In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success requires direct, forceful effort like hitting a football line.
- In plain terms
- Work hard and directly at your goals.
- What can you take from it?
- Apply forceful effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you approach work?
- Is intensity always good?
Another view
Forceful effort can sometimes cause injury or burnout.
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