No man is ever whipped until he quits in his own mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person only fails when he gives up in his own mind.
- In plain terms
- Giving up mentally is what truly defeats you.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay mentally committed to avoid defeat.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mental habits keep you pushing forward?
- How do you recover after a setback?
Another view
External factors can also cause failure despite mental resolve.
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More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the earth.
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