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Post 148 - Thought Thursday
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

This famous quote by Winston Churchill encapsulates his wisdom about perseverance and resilience in the face of both success and failure. Here are the key points:

1. Success is not final: Achieving success is not the end goal. One must continue striving and not become complacent, as success can be fleeting if not continually earned. Success is a journey, not a destination. [1][3][5]

2. Failure is not fatal: Setbacks and failures are inevitable, but they need not be permanent defeats. The important thing is to learn from failures, pick yourself up, and keep going. Failure is only fatal if you give up. [1][2][3][5]

3. Courage to continue is what counts: The defining factor is having the determination, courage and tenacity to persevere through ups and downs. Continuing on despite obstacles is the mark of true strength and character. [1][2][3][5]

Churchill lived this philosophy through his own political career, which included both great triumphs and humiliating defeats. But he never gave up, and his leadership during Britain's darkest hour in World War 2 exemplified his ability to motivate a nation to keep fighting against daunting odds. [2]

The message is inspirational and applicable to anyone pursuing difficult goals - success is never guaranteed, failure is always possible, but the courage to relentlessly chase your dreams despite the outcomes is the most admirable and important quality. As Churchill summarized it, "Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never..." [2]

Citations:
[1] https://yourstory.com/2023/04/success-not-final-failure-not-fatal
[2] https://parade.com/1034871/marynliles/winston-churchill-quotes/
[3] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/success-courage-continue-count-john-de-win
[4] https://www.audible.com/blog/quotes-winston-churchill
[5] https://debsofield.com/it-is-the-courage-to-continue-that-counts/
[6] https://www.historic-uk.com/Blog/Winston-Churchill-Top-12-Quotes/
[7] https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1434544852/winston-churchill-quote-success-is-not
[8] https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/14033.Winston_S_Churchill
[9] https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/quotes/quotes-falsely-attributed/
[10] https://www.bbcamerica.com/blogs/50-churchill-quotes--1015192
[11] https://www.stpadarns.ac.uk/en/news-index/pause-for-thought-failure-and-success/
[12] https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/quotes/
[13] https://www.managertraining.com/blog/transform-your-leadership-style-10-powerful-quotes-from-winston-churchill/