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“When I was four, five, my granddad took me over to the park to play basketball. There was no way I was getting a ball into the net, but he said we stayed there until I got it in. I always remember that. He used to say to me, 'When you think you're going to do something, you won't ever stop.' I…” quote by Anne-Marie
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“When I was four, five, my granddad took me over to the park to play basketball. There was no way I was getting a ball into the net, but he said we stayed there until I got it in. I always remember that. He used to say to me, 'When you think you're going to do something, you won't ever stop.' I think that's the person I've been all my life.”

Anne-Marie

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Personal essay, 2018

Persistence and dedication from a grandfather teach that determination leads to eventual success.

In simple terms: Keep trying until you succeed.

Key Takeaway

Never give up on your goals.

Themes

persistence family determination

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • education
  • career development

Key Concepts

growth mindset learning resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What goal have you been hesitant to pursue?
  • How can you maintain motivation over time?
A Different Perspective

Success may require more than perseverance alone.

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