I came across this "motivational video" recently and had a good laugh. We are often flooded with motivational quotes on social media, and this video pokes fun at such quotes. Being a trainer, I am supposed to be positive and encouraging, and I should not be posting such things on my social media. However this "motivational quote" brings out two important points we should think about.
1. Success is not only about persistence. It is also about working smart and being able to learn. If we are not ready to learn and grow, we may never achieve success because we keep doing the same wrong things.
2. What is your definition of success? Sometimes you should reexamine that. This sounds like giving up on your original goal, but it is part of learning and growing. With more experience and knowledge, you may find your original goal no longer valid or truly important. Then you must redefine your goal and focus on what is truly important.
