I have never been in doubt since I was old enough to think intelligently that I would someday be made President.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- McKinley states he always believed he would become President once he could think clearly.
- In plain terms
- He was confident from a young age that he would be President.
- What can you take from it?
- Early self-belief can shape career ambition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is confidence essential for leadership?
- Where do ambitions come from?
Another view
It may overlook the role of external opportunities in success.
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