Skip to content

Bullseye. Well, almost. The cleaver misses his ear by a…

“Bullseye. Well, almost. The cleaver misses his ear by a mere inch. He stops short, but he doesn’t turn around. Instead he squares his shoulders then resumes his stroll out the door.” quote by Josie Brown
Download Open image
““Bullseye. Well, almost. The cleaver misses his ear by a mere inch. He stops short, but he doesn’t turn around. Instead he squares his shoulders then resumes his stroll out the door.””

Josie Brown

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A person nearly misses a target but continues forward without turning back, showing determination despite near failure.

In simple terms: Keep moving forward despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Persist after close calls.

Themes

determination resilience focus

Mood

steady focused

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports competition
  • project deadlines
  • personal challenges
  • learning new skills

Key Concepts

goal pursuit mindset perseverance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay on course after a near miss?
  • What helps you avoid turning back?
A Different Perspective

May ignore warning signs and repeat mistakes.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Josie Brown

Explore all 16 Josie Brown quotes

More Cleaver quotes

Browse all 31 Cleaver quotes