Remembering that the man who always fights one more round is never whipped.
James J. CorbettRead
You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round.
Interpretation
Success often comes from persistence in difficult times.
This quote emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. By adopting the mindset of pushing through tough challenges and fighting just one more round, we can achieve greatness and become champions in our pursuits.
In practice
Motivating a friend who is facing challenges in their job search.
Remembering that the man who always fights one more round is never whipped.
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Fight one more round. When your arms are so tired that you can hardly lift your hands to come on guard, fight one more round. When your nose is bleeding and your eyes are black and you are so tired that you wish your opponent would crack you one on the jaw and put you to sleep, fight one more round - remembering that the man who always fights one more round is never whipped.
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