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I would hesitate to use the word 'success' in the way many…

“I would hesitate to use the word 'success' in the way many people do. I don't know that I would apply it to what I've done as though I have now reached the ultimate goal. To me success is a continuing thing. It is growth and development. It is achieving one thing and using that as a stepping stone…” quote by Walter Knott
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“I would hesitate to use the word 'success' in the way many people do. I don't know that I would apply it to what I've done as though I have now reached the ultimate goal. To me success is a continuing thing. It is growth and development. It is achieving one thing and using that as a stepping stone to achieve something else. Success comes as you have confidence in yourself. Self-confidence is built by succeeding, even if the success is small. It is the believing that makes it possible.”

Walter Knott

About This Quote

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

Success is a continuous process of growth, not a final destination; confidence builds through small achievements.

In simple terms: Success equals ongoing growth and confidence.

Key Takeaway

Focus on continual development rather than a fixed goal.

Themes

growth confidence process

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal development
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

incremental success self‑belief goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure ongoing success?
  • What small wins can you celebrate today?
A Different Perspective

Success can be elusive without clear milestones.

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