Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to cut all sources of retreat. Only by doing so can one be sure of maintaining that state of mind known as a burning desire to win - essential to success.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success requires eliminating escape routes to foster an unwavering commitment to victory.
- In plain terms
- Cut off your options to quit so you stay focused on winning.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit fully by removing ways to back out.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What escape routes do you have?
- Can you afford to keep them?
Another view
Sometimes retaining flexibility allows for smarter pivots when circumstances change.
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