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Be persistent, and hang on to your vision. And at the same time, be flexible.
Reid Hoffman
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Stay committed to your goals while also being adaptable to change.

This quote emphasizes the importance of persistence in pursuing one's vision or goals while also recognizing that flexibility is crucial. It suggests that while determination is key to success, one must also be willing to adjust their plans and strategies in response to new information or changing circumstances.

Themes

PersistenceFlexibilityVisionSuccessMotivation

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to a team facing challenges in a project.

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