Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often quit just before achieving their goals, unaware that success was imminent.
- In plain terms
- Don't give up too soon because you might be very close to winning.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence often bridges the gap between failure and success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know when to keep going?
- Have you ever quit too soon?
Another view
Sometimes quitting is the right choice if the goal is unattainable.
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