--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How easy it is to slip. How hard it is to…" description: "\"“How easy it is to slip. How hard it is to climb. How wise it is to keep in step And never fall behind.”\" — Richelle E. Goodrich" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_don-t-procrastinate_how-easy-it-is-to-slip-how-hard-it-is-to_1078276.jpg" --- # How easy it is to slip. How hard it is to climb. How wise… ![“How easy it is to slip. How hard it is to climb. How wise it is to keep in step And never fall behind.” quote by Richelle E. Goodrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_don-t-procrastinate_how-easy-it-is-to-slip-how-hard-it-is-to_1078276.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_don-t-procrastinate_how-easy-it-is-to-slip-how-hard-it-is-to_1078276.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38e/richelle-e-goodrich-180_don-t-procrastinate_how-easy-it-is-to-slip-how-hard-it-is-to_1078276.jpg) > ““How easy it is to slip. How hard it is to climb. How wise it is to keep in step And never fall behind.”” [Richelle E. Goodrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richelle-e-goodrich/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The metaphorical ladder of personal growth: slipping is easy, climbing is hard, and steady progress prevents falling behind. **In simple terms:** Growth is hard but steady effort helps. Key Takeaway Embrace perseverance and steady progress. Themes growth perseverance balance Mood encouraging thoughtful Type self‑help inspirational When to use this quote - personal development - coaching - education Key Concepts self‑improvement habit formation Questions to Reflect On - What steps can you take to avoid slipping? - How do you balance steady progress with bold moves? 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