Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Ralph MarstonRead
Stopping before you reach the goal does not make the discouragement go away. All it does is make the discouragement permanent. Instead, keep going, keep making the attempt, until you make that last, fulfilling attempt that brings the success you desire.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence is essential for overcoming discouragement and achieving success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. It suggests that stopping before reaching a goal doesn't eliminate feelings of discouragement; rather, it solidifies them. To truly overcome obstacles and achieve success, one must continue striving and making efforts until the goal is reached. Only by pushing through until the end can one find the fulfillment and victory they seek.
Themes
PersistenceMotivationSuccessDiscouragementEffort
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage students to not give up on their dreams.
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