Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Persistence is crucial even when success seems near. Stopping too early wastes previous effort.
- In plain terms
- Keep going when you are almost finished.
- What can you take from it?
- Finish what you start.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you almost quit too soon?
- What keeps you going at the end?
Another view
Knowing when to quit can sometimes be smarter than pushing on.
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