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What does it mean?
Keating expresses confidence in securing a definitive victory or finalizing a deal.
In plain terms
He says they are going to win the thing.
What can you take from it?
Commit to finalizing victory.

Where it applies

  • political campaigns
  • business deals
  • negotiations

Putting it to work

  • ensure finalization
  • declare victory

Questions to consider

  • What does securing the win look like?
  • When is a deal truly done?

Another view

Confidence can lead to complacency before the task is truly done.

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