“N AO, em Great Minds Page 179 A' If I had permitted mv y failures, or what seemed to me at the time a lack of success, to discourage me, I cannot see any way in which I would have ever made progress.”
What this quote means
This quote by Calvin Coolidge expresses a lesson in resilience: if we let failures or apparent lack of success discourage us, we will never progress. It resonates because it acknowledges that failure is inevitable, but it should not define our journey. It encourages us to see setbacks as learning steps and to persevere despite difficulties. In a world that values immediate success, it reminds us that perseverance is key to progress.
How to apply it daily
Whenever a failure discourages you, write down what you learned from it and how it can help you in the future.
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