When we direct our thoughts properly i.e. 'Things could be worse but aren't', we can control our emotions... i.e. and feel relieved, grateful, satisfied, hopeful and happy
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Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence is key to mastering any skill.
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and continual effort in the pursuit of expertise. It suggests that to achieve mastery in any field, one must be willing to repeatedly attempt and learn from failures, rather than giving up at the first sign of difficulty.
Themes
PersistenceExpertiseEffortMasteryMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire students to keep practicing their skills.
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