"Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning."

Ambition

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Words carry weight, and Denis Waitley's insight into ambition is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Denis Waitley

Denis E. Waitley was an American motivational speaker, writer and consultant. He has been recognized as the best-selling author of the audio series, The Psychology of Winning and books such as Seeds of Greatness and The Winner's Edge. Waitley has been inducted into the International Speakers' Hall of Fame. Denis died on June 7, 2025.

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"The winner's edge is not in a gifted birth, a high IQ, or in talent. The winner's edge is all in the attitude, not aptitude. Attitude is the criterion for success."

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"The spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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