What is your interpretation of this quote?

SrA Karla Kiser — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:58:47 -0500

Press on.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
Calvin Coolidge

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 26 at 2016 4:01 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:01:02 -0500

It means if you have a winning spirit and don't quit attitude, you shall prevail.

You might be hungry, thirsty, sun baked, scared, receiving fire, losing your buddies, want to displace but you fight on because it matters to you and your buddies.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2016 4:19 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:19:20 -0500

I have been impatient and usually, rash. I find that mindfulness, and taking a step back, works wonders and makes more patient.

Response by SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT made Jan 26 at 2016 8:33 PM

SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:33:23 -0500

SrA Karla Kiser I think it is well written and thought provoking.
There are many parts to ones success bass on the actions and choices one makes

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 2:41 PM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:41:07 -0500

I believe Calvin Coolidge said it with more flare, but Mark Twain said it quick and to the point "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."

Both I believe say a person who is focused on a task will be successful. It may take time, but they will succeed. "Success only comes before work in the dictionary."

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 9:03 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:03:16 -0500

It means that it doesn't matter where you start...but where you end.