"Slow and steady wins the race." — Aesop
Slow and steady wins the race.
What This Quote Means
Every setback contains the seed of a greater comeback if we refuse to quit.
About Aesop
Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller credited with a collection of fables that teach moral lessons through animal characters.
Aesop (c. 620-564 BC) created (or had attributed to him) hundreds of fables that have taught moral lessons to children and adults for millennia.
How to Apply This Wisdom
One more step
When you feel like quitting, commit to just one more small effort.
Track progress
Keep a record of your progress to see how far you have come.
Learn from setbacks
Extract a lesson from every failure and apply it going forward.
Reflection Questions
- What goal am I tempted to give up on that deserves more effort?
- How have I grown through persistence in the past?
- What keeps me going when I feel like quitting?
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