In this article, we talk about the meaning of the quote – if you have everything under control. This talks about having low aims and goals in life. It also refers to the comfort zone and not identifying our strengths and capabilities. We should always grow to the ability of our dreams and push beyond … Read more
“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.”
This insightful quote encapsulates a profound truth about success and the role of persistence in achieving one’s goals. At its core, the quote emphasizes that no matter how talented or gifted an individual may be, without persistence, their talents alone are insufficient to guarantee success. The world is full of examples where individuals with immense talent have fallen short of achieving their aspirations due to a lack of perseverance.
As soon as I ask this question, I realise that it is a wrong question. We have all these elements within us that tells us to be an optimist or pessimist. A realist defines themselves as someone who gets things done. A realist also tells us that they know exactly what to think at any … Read more
Playing to win comes out of inspiration: Winning and losing is a part of any game. However, this quote is all about the purpose of inspiration and desperation. When we play to win, we’re energised by the vision of winning, joy and its surge. However, when we play not to lose, the motivation is through fear and ensuring not to be wrong. In a like-to-like comparison, it feels like playing not to lose creates an immense amount of pressure vs playing to win.
In this discussion, we debate the stigma associated with failure. Isn’t a failure just an unfavourable outcome for us to deal with or find a way out? Most times failure is mired in a negative connotation.