The 5th Knot - A Lesson in Never Quitting

How far are you willing to push yourself to get what you want?

David Brown

March 30, 2018 1 minute read

There are few things that drive success more than simply never giving up. Rob O'Neill tells a great story about what never quitting really means.

Quote: You're not having a bad life; you're having a bad day. Saying never quit and never quitting are two different things. Rob O'Neill retired Navy SEAL

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