--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Check what you did right and don't get…" description: "\"Check what you did right and don't get lost in basking on your glory. It will make it easier to repeat whatever you did that created the success.\" — No..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/norman-vincent-peale-539_basking_check-what-you-did-right-and-don-t-get-l_2906576.jpg" --- # Check what you did right and don't get lost in basking on… ![“Check what you did right and don't get lost in basking on your glory. It will make it easier to repeat whatever you did that created the success.” quote by Norman Vincent Peale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/norman-vincent-peale-539_basking_check-what-you-did-right-and-don-t-get-l_2906576.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/norman-vincent-peale-539_basking_check-what-you-did-right-and-don-t-get-l_2906576.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f4b/norman-vincent-peale-539_basking_check-what-you-did-right-and-don-t-get-l_2906576.jpg) > “Check what you did right and don't get lost in basking on your glory. It will make it easier to repeat whatever you did that created the success.” [Norman Vincent Peale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/norman-vincent-peale/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focus on recognizing successful actions and avoiding complacency, to repeat success. **In simple terms:** Remember what works and stay humble. Key Takeaway Identify and repeat effective habits. Themes success humility self‑improvement Mood motivational reflective Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - career planning - personal development - team leadership - goal setting Key Concepts growth mindset feedback loop achievement Questions to Reflect On - What habits contributed to your success? - How can you stay grounded while celebrating? 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