Things to Think About

“Victory belongs to the most persevering.”  Napoleon Bonaparte

Of all the wonderful quotes from Napoleon Bonaparte, this ranks as one of my favorites.  The world of business is replete with metaphorical references to things military: The War on Talent; The Battlefield of Competition; The Nuclear Option; Getting Into the Trenches; etc., etc.  The difference here is that there is no further explanation needed and it resonates because of its common-sense truth which applies to our everyday lives. It’s not always the strongest, fastest, smartest, or most well-connected people who win. And, if like me, you don’t always fall into any of those categories, our hope lies in the fact that we refuse to give up, which can make us truly formidable.

Good luck on your journey!