Been working and working But I still got so terribly far to go.
Oscar Brown Jr.Read
This is what I learned at the hospital. You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining.
Interpretation
Perseverance and a positive attitude can lead to unexpected rewards.
In this quote, Bradley Cooper emphasizes the importance of hard work and optimism, especially in challenging situations like those faced in a hospital. He suggests that while difficulties are inevitable, actively putting in effort and maintaining a positive mindset can open doors to opportunities or 'silver linings' that one might not initially see.
In practice
During a team meeting to inspire colleagues facing tight deadlines.
Been working and working But I still got so terribly far to go.
Commit to "CAN I!" - Constant And Never-Ending Improvement.
Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done.
You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.
The credit belongs to those who are actually in the arena, who strive valiantly; who know the great enthusiasums, the great devotions, and spend themselves in a worthy cause; who at best know the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if they fail, fail while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
We can control a few things: our attitude, our effort, our focus and how we go about treating our teammates.
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