A quote by William James
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A quote by William James
This ability to persevere despite obstacles and setbacks is the quality people most admire in others, and justly so; it is probably the most important trait not only for succeeding in life, but for enjoying it as well.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
Leber • Persistence Prevails
When you are two miles from finishing your race, and it feels as if you can't make it another step. SISU
James Clear • Sisu: How to Develop Mental Toughness in the Face of Adversity
The person who finishes one race beats the person who starts a hundred and never finishes.
Brain Food: Being Open-Minded
- Don’t give up easily . Stick with it. Stick with it not forever, but really give it a chance to get where you’re going.
How many people have that kind of patience, persistence, and confidence?