You must keep your mind on the objective, not on the obstacle.
Interpretation
Focus on your goals instead of the challenges you face.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear vision of your objectives despite the obstacles that may arise. It suggests that by concentrating on what you aim to achieve rather than the difficulties encountered, you can better navigate your journey and reach your desired outcome.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire a team during tough times.
You can't ask for what you want unless you know what it is. A lot of people don't know what they want or they want much less than they deserve. First you have figure out what you want. Second, you have to decide that you deserve it. Third, you have to believe you can get it. And, fourth, you have to have the guts to ask for it
I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping. We work for what we want. I always say that one has no right to hope without endeavor, so we work to try and bring about the situation that is necessary for the country, and we are confident that we will get to the negotiation table at one time or another. This is the way all such situations pan out even with the most truculent dictator.
You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.
I've heard the stories. Like, Eric Clapton said he wanted to burn his guitar when he heard Jimi Hendrix play. I never understood that because, when I went and saw a great drummer or heard one, all I wanted to do was practice.
It is better to be lonely than allow people who are not going anywhere keep you from your destiny.
The winner's edge is all in the attitude, _x000D_ not aptitude.
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