The ladder of success is never crowded at the top.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Few people reach the top of success because few persist enough. It is rarely crowded.
- In plain terms
- The top of success is empty because few go there.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep going when others stop.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you think the top is empty?
- Are you competing or just persisting?
Another view
Success isn't always the top; it can be personal satisfaction.
More from Napoleon Hill
The battle is all over except the 'shouting' when one knows what is wanted and has made up his mind to get it, whatever the price may be.
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