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“If you want something and don't get it, there are only two reasons. You either really didn't want it, or you tried to bargain over the price.” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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“If you want something and don't get it, there are only two reasons. You either really didn't want it, or you tried to bargain over the price.”

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

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

Desire and effort determine outcomes; failure stems from lack of genuine commitment or over‑negotiating cost.

In simple terms: Commitment vs. price‑haggling

Key Takeaway

True desire drives success

Themes

motivation decision‑making effort values psychology

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • entrepreneurial ventures
  • personal fitness goals
  • educational pursuits

Key Concepts

goal setting cost‑benefit analysis self‑discipline

Practical Applications

  • coaching sessions
  • self‑assessment tools

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your willingness to pay reveal about your desire?
  • How can you distinguish between genuine lack of interest and excessive bargaining?
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