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William James

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.

William James

Attitude

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How we approach a challenging task from the very start plays a major role in determining whether we will succeed. This means that the mindset we choose initially has a stronger impact on the result than other factors.

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