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What does it mean?
Success is achieved by those who persist longest.
In plain terms
Keep going and you will win.
What can you take from it?
Persistence wins in the end.

Where it applies

  • long term projects
  • overcoming failure

Putting it to work

  • stick with difficult tasks
  • do not give up

Questions to consider

  • What matters more talent or persistence?
  • When should you stop trying?

Another view

Sometimes quitting is the smarter choice.

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