Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-belief determines success or failure in most cases.
- In plain terms
- If you think you can, you can.
- What can you take from it?
- Confidence drives outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What shapes your beliefs?
- Can you change your mindset?
Another view
It overlooks external barriers that limit success.
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