A man who devotes himself to this pursuit, body and soul, can scarcely fail to become rich. Very little brains will do:
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obsession with a single pursuit can lead to wealth, even without much intelligence.
- In plain terms
- Focusing intensely on one thing can make you rich.
- What can you take from it?
- Specialization and focus can generate wealth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is wealth the goal of focus?
- What do you devote yourself to?
Another view
This view reduces success to money and ignores the cost of obsession.
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