Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong determination makes difficulties seem smaller.
- In plain terms
- If you are willing, challenges feel easier to overcome.
- What can you take from it?
- Motivation reduces perceived obstacles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your effort?
- How do you face fear?
Another view
Will alone cannot solve all practical constraints.
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