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“Stopping before you reach the goal does not make the discouragement go away. All it does is make the discouragement permanent. Instead, keep going, keep making the attempt, until you make that last, fulfilling attempt that brings the success you desire.” quote by Ralph Marston
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“Stopping before you reach the goal does not make the discouragement go away. All it does is make the discouragement permanent. Instead, keep going, keep making the attempt, until you make that last, fulfilling attempt that brings the success you desire.”

Ralph Marston

About This Quote

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

Avoiding effort when discouraged only solidifies the negative feeling; continual attempts eventually lead to success.

In simple terms: Stopping only makes discouragement last.

Key Takeaway

Keep trying until you succeed.

Themes

persistence motivation resilience

Mood

determined encouraging

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • exercise routines
  • study sessions
  • career projects
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

growth mindset habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today?
  • How will you measure progress?
A Different Perspective

If you keep trying without reflection, you may repeat ineffective strategies.

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