'I don't believe in pain. I don't believe things should be difficult. I don't believe perseverence conquers all.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker rejects the notion that pain and difficulty are necessary or inevitable for success.
- In plain terms
- I don't think things need to be hard or painful to be worth it.
- What can you take from it?
- Success does not require suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is struggle necessary for growth?
- Can you achieve without pain?
Another view
Some challenges are unavoidable in life.
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