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What does it mean?
Persistent thought can solve any difficulty.
In plain terms
Keep thinking about a problem and it will get solved.
What can you take from it?
Solve problems through sustained thought.

Where it applies

  • work
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • focus deeply
  • keep thinking

Questions to consider

  • What problem can you solve?
  • Are you thinking hard enough?

Another view

Some problems need action not just thought.

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