Appraisal Quote by Sue Sanders
“When we are going through the aftereffects of a bad jolt in loss of money or prideand both are closely connectedwe should get off to ourselves, make an honest appraisal of our shortcomings, and try to find our weak spots and bolster them up before starting in again. First on the program we should figure out a plan toeat. The money we have lost is a small matter; if we can keep our pride and strong faith in ourselves the battle ahead is half won before we start.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown motivational talk, date unknown
Reflect on setbacks, assess personal flaws, strengthen weaknesses before reengaging with goals
In simple terms: Identify and fix personal weaknesses after loss before trying again
Key Takeaway
Fix flaws, then act
Themes
self-improvement
resilience
pride
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- financial loss recovery
- career setbacks
- personal development
- confidence rebuilding
Key Concepts
Self-awareness
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What weakness most hindered your recovery?
- How can you balance humility with self‑confidence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self-critique may hinder confidence
