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“It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit...and keep moving forward.” quote by Randy Pausch
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“It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit...and keep moving forward.”

Randy Pausch

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Source Speech: Commencement Address, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007

Resilience is measured by how one recovers and persists after setbacks, not by the force of the initial strike.

In simple terms: Recovery matters more than impact.

Key Takeaway

Keep moving despite adversity.

Themes

resilience perseverance growth

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • sports injuries
  • career setbacks
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

adversity mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help you stay moving after a setback?
  • How can you reframe pain into motivation?
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