Before you give up... READ THIS!!

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Sometime, you won't know how close is you to success... especially when you work very hard, see no result and think to give up at last...

The reason why I love this picture the most is to remind everyone of us NOT TO GIVE UP if you really have passion on the thing you are doing right now.. Believe in yourself.. If want it bad enough you will push through and come out the other side a better person as long as you don't give up.

You will realise you will never know when you have close to success
#give #never give up #read
  • Profile picture of the author Uros Novak
    This picture is so real. Thank you for sharing this.
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  • Profile picture of the author Isaiah Jackson
    This picture tells a story all in itself, I suggest anyone who is reading this BOOKMARK this page and when you need a reminder you know to visit this page...

    I love it and this was an excellent share thanks for posting it.

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    Most of us give up too soon and later onwards repent.
    Winston Churchill said "
    Never
    Never Never
    Never Never Never
    Give UP!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Bucker
    There is a man called Brian Duncan who once said "I'm givin up givin up, I'll never give up again. I'm givin up givin up and hangin on till the end."
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  • Profile picture of the author Odahh
    insanity is doing the same thing over again and again and trying for a diffirent result ..

    fail make adjustments try again.. fail get new information make adjustments .. try again ..

    many times or most of the time blindly digging in the same dierection without any feed back or attemps to adjust.. just ends up in a deeper and deeper whole ..
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  • Profile picture of the author Happybidr
    I would use a similar quote when I would present a research study I did on dropout prevention. The quote was from Thomas Edison, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
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  • Profile picture of the author ProScribe
    Thats cool a picture for sharing, its a lot like the "acres of diamonds" story or how Tony Robbins always says that 90% of people stop when they are only inches from success, (which is a statistic like many in personal development which probably has little basis in fact, but sounds pretty good)
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  • Profile picture of the author JuanDestruct
    Originally Posted by odahh

    insanity is doing the same thing over again and again and trying for a diffirent result ..

    fail make adjustments try again.. fail get new information make adjustments .. try again ..

    many times or most of the time blindly digging in the same dierection without any feed back or attemps to adjust.. just ends up in a deeper and deeper whole ..
    I think odahh nailed it. I think the guy who gave up might just return with a bigger pick axe
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    love this thread...
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  • Profile picture of the author KickinConcepts
    This picture is worth a 1000 words. Truly a great picture, I'm saving this picture!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author riniwida
    that's true, it happen to my life to.. this is hard to live it.. i nearly giving up.. but i don't know where's my strenght come from, but i rised somehow and try to continue living
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  • Profile picture of the author hazyl lee
    Currently this picture is my desktop background image
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    • Profile picture of the author JayJHart
      Originally Posted by hazyl lee View Post

      Currently this picture is my desktop background image
      What a great idea! I'm going to do this too. It doesn't hurt to have a reminder that you should keep chipping away until you taste success.
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      • Profile picture of the author hazyl lee
        Originally Posted by JayJHart View Post

        What a great idea! I'm going to do this too. It doesn't hurt to have a reminder that you should keep chipping away until you taste success.
        yes you are right. Indeed, we need something to remind us to stay motivated
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      Originally Posted by hazyl lee View Post

      Currently this picture is my desktop background image
      You beat me to it!
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  • Profile picture of the author Evocess
    Really great point! In fact, most people wants to gain success but they use to give up if they experienced the worst case scenario. Without knowing that it happen for a reason for them learn more things. Set your mind to welcome mistakes and make a permission to learn from it. Giving up for me is another call for failure.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rampo
    I'm going to make this my wallpaper so that it can motivate me everytime.
    I'm almost there, I'm almost there,
    I'm almost there!
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      This picture impresses me ...
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  • Profile picture of the author Smart Wordsmith
    The picture is truly inspirational.


    Thanks for the share.
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  • Profile picture of the author jsmiz
    This picture is great! Really shows why we should never quit!
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  • Profile picture of the author OmarNegron
    Awesome Picture! I have seen it before. The message is very powerful, If you have worked so hard up to this point to achieve success, why not keep going? This is why making sure you finish what you set out to accomplish no matter what is a good habit to develop.

    The one thing I always keep in mind though is making sure you work smart and not just hard. Making sure you are heading in the right direction is essential because otherwise it will be a waste of time after all.

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  • Profile picture of the author ReplenishSEO
    Very Inspiring Picture.

    What it reads is 100% true. You could be extremely close to success but never taste it if you give up.
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  • Profile picture of the author wangui
    Thank you for sharing that picture, I will not forget it. I do not believe in giving up but but but, when it comes to traffic on my site, i feel like giving up. i feel like I am writing articles for myself. I do not seem to know what markting strategy to use. I don't think I will give up but I do surely feel like that guy on that picture and can therefore understand him. His only problem there was nobody like you in his life to encourage him to continue.
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    • Profile picture of the author hbteos234
      Thanks for sharing.

      Reminds me of a story that I read "Three feet from Gold" about a guy who was digging for gold and eventually tired and gave up, only to realize later that he was a mere 3 feet from the gold vein.

      There is also a book called 'Three feet from gold'. I think its written by Sharon Lechter
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        Opportunities are everywhere.

        The hard part is figuring out which one you're supposed to tackle first when everything seems a little crazy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Shubh Ashish
    The image is so motivating.Think and grow rich has a similar story.Never give up as you can leave success when you are very close.
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  • Profile picture of the author Elizabeth Fee
    And just think of how greater the reward will feel if you just force yourself to push a little bit further....
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  • Profile picture of the author InternetGeneral
    The pain of failure and regret...

    The happiness of determination and motivation.

    Which one wins in the end? well I think this picture describes it perfectly.
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    As long as we are alive, anything is possible. Only dead people are allowed to give up. In this thread I have found a lot of valuable reasons to encourge myself not give up.
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  • Profile picture of the author prismkuet
    What a nice picture in support of your writing! It's sometime really tough to keep faith on own's ability. After trying lot of days, most of the time when we lost is just for not giving another try. Thanks for the nice post and for the picture as well.
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    • Profile picture of the author The Great Gordino
      It's a *great* image to have as desktop background!

      I think a key message behind this, particularly in the IM field, is to pick one plan that you know is working for others, and then make sure you aren't the one at the bottom of the picture!

      Keep at it.
      Work it.
      Figure out what it is that the success stories are doing that you are not, and then change.
      Don't hop to another plan, because the same will happen!

      Probably the one thing they are doing though, is sticking to one plan and working at it!

      Nice share!
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    Amazing post and share of insight hazyl lee! Very motivational!
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  • Profile picture of the author kingtyreke
    I was about to give up, until i read this, thanks.
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  • Well, it can really be hard to think that you're only inches away from success when you're feeling frustrated. I've been there.

    I think the key thing I learned was to just work and do a lot of it. When I work, I don't think of the results and by golly... the money comes.

    When I don't work and just keep looking at my stats or rankings in Google, I get frustrated and angry if I don't see results even though it's only been a week.

    You have to somehow find a way to enjoy working hard and focusing on your business. You have to see that this online thing is an art; a skill that has to be learned.

    When you think like this, you won't really feel too bad about the results not coming yet because you know you will get it soon.

    Things will just click for you. Self-discipline, motivation (a.k.a inspiration in my vocabulary), and focus are key elements to make a lot of money online.

    Just speaking from experience.
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    Giving up has never heard a positive side that a remember of unless it is giving up cigarettes
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  • Profile picture of the author yellowarmour
    Thank you for sharing this. It is a real pick up and inspiration.
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  • Profile picture of the author rising_sun
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    This is really true.I want to share it my Facebook but I don't know how?But I always try,till success ,as a result maximum time I get success.
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    This is a great picture, we should never give up
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  • Profile picture of the author ChocolateCheese
    Wow, that's an amazing visual metaphor! So powerpacked! Thank you for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author Greg71
    Thanks. It's easier to remember a picture than a story in a book.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gianni
    Thanks for the image.

    Sometimes, we do not know how close we are to success.

    After working so hard eventually we all get worn out and tired of pushing through obstacles in our lifes.

    Never give up.
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    • Profile picture of the author hazyl lee
      Originally Posted by Gianni View Post

      Thanks for the image.

      Sometimes, we do not know how close we are to success.

      After working so hard eventually we all get worn out and tired of pushing through obstacles in our lifes.

      Never give up.
      So True, so never give up if you think that is right
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    i love this pic! verey true aswell
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    Lol. So true. Thanks for sharing
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  • Profile picture of the author Leeds Man
    Set as my desktop background so I'm reminded every day! thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Same
    Nice. I love this picture.
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    What a image, that's explain 1000 words in single image
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    Amazing picture...... really speaks to me
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    keep moving dont give up...it's the fact
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    I feel like im so close to that gold mine, but just need a little bit of investment to get started so I can earn on a larger scale and hopefully live off the profits
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  • Profile picture of the author FrankRoseIM
    This picture speaks to me. I saw this image at the right time. You Gotta keep on pushin'.
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  • Profile picture of the author puregreen
    good picture, unfortunately, is very similar to me
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  • Profile picture of the author gordongecko
    Thanks for the image Hazyl!

    I just wanted to add a thought: It depends! In the OP image we can see the diamonds, so everybody thinks: "I want to be the first guy" - he is almost there...The problem is, we take this image and apply it to our present situation - where we cannot see the diamonds! Many of us say that we can "almost smell it", but...

    ...if digging in this direction leads nowhere, than all that work/time/energy will be wasted!



    This is not to take away anybodies motivation! I still like the image in the OP. Just to make you think. It is not a matter of giving up IM altogether. Once in a while you should just step back, see why something is not working - as expected by you and to attack the problem from a different perspective or to change your expectations

    I wish you all the success that you deserve. As human beings you are ALL winners, you won a race against millions of others and BINGO, are here on this interesting journey called Life
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    • Profile picture of the author hazyl lee
      Originally Posted by gordongecko View Post

      Thanks for the image Hazyl!

      I just wanted to add a thought: It depends! In the OP image we can see the diamonds, so everybody thinks: "I want to be the first guy" - he is almost there...The problem is, we take this image and apply it to our present situation - where we cannot see the diamonds! Many of us say that we can "almost smell it", but...

      ...if digging in this direction leads nowhere, than all that work/time/energy will be wasted!



      This is not to take away anybodies motivation! I still like the image in the OP. Just to make you think. It is not a matter of giving up IM altogether. Once in a while you should just step back, see why something is not working - as expected by you and to attack the problem from a different perspective or to change your expectations

      I wish you all the success that you deserve. As human beings you are ALL winners, you won a race against millions of others and BINGO, are here on this interesting journey called Life
      Yes indeed, even if you are not in the correct direction, I believe one day you will know it and change it. as long as you do not give up, it will leads you to the right ways and keep improving your self, improving your life
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    Really nice image.. Thanks
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    good picture, I like it
    very real to me
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  • Profile picture of the author AlmightyGreg
    that picture is incredibly powerful. just like some of the other warriors I will also make it my background. epic
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  • Profile picture of the author MarkSalmon
    This image reminds me of the 'Acres of Diamonds' story by Russell Conwell - you can download a free copy of the story at Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell - Free eBook
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    good picture, i imagine the picture when adding the commercials hit the capital but were waiting in front of the diamond

    thanks for sharing
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  • we'll never know what lies ahead. Keep moving forward while swinging your pick axe is the only viable choice. (:
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  • Profile picture of the author annsjones
    Nice picture , indeed worth 1000s of words
    Napoleon Hill, in his classic, Think and Grow Rich, wrote, ''Before success comes in any man's life, he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps, some failure. When defeat overtakes a man,the easiest and most logical thing to do is to quit. And that is exactly what the majority of men and women do.''
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  • Profile picture of the author Connie Lim
    Hi Hazly, I have just used your picture as my laptop wallpaper Nice picture, thanks.
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    Cool image, it explains it.
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    The picture is very true.
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  • Profile picture of the author tylerjaysen
    I looooove that story.

    I remember my dad telling my that story when I was a kid and have vivid and fond memories of him explaining the difference in folks who quit right before they get to the gold...or diamonds versus those who keep going and strike it rich in the end. Ha Love it..thanks man.
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  • Profile picture of the author YourBusinessEye
    This picture is a very motivational picture as it shows reality. We humans sometimes give up when we are faced with adversities. Lesson leant is we might be very close to the end goal.

    As a Business Coach I was fortunate to work with 1500 plus business owners globally in my corporate job. Through my observation I found that most people give up when the end is very close. Mostly the reason is fear of failure. One tip I would like to offer always have daily goals, be self accountable and if you follow-up your daily list you will succeed.

    Thanks for sharing. My personal experience says that "Failure is not an option" If you believe in this it will self motivate you towards higher lengths.

    Good luck everyone and believe in yourself as you can "Do It"

    If any of you are been thinking of giving up just message me and I will be happy to motivate you towards success.

    Well wishes


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  • Profile picture of the author therenegadeleader
    I often saw this picture in stumbleupon. Glad you were able to grab that.
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    Unfortunately I can relate to this picture...
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  • Profile picture of the author NicoleElmore
    Hi Hazyl

    The picture really sums it up Thank you for sharing.

    What I have noticed when consulting businesses and getting to know their stories of why they are struggling and usually feel like the only solution is to give up, is that those businesses never created a strategy.

    In contrast, businesses that took the time to write a thorough business plan are much less likely to face that emotion (of giving up). Instead at times of facing challenges, they refer back to their original business plan.
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  • Profile picture of the author Scrape
    This picture is very inspiring. Printed it and pasted it where I can see it everyday to keep me motivated Thanks for sharing this stuff
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    This picture is great, I had to save it
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    this picture is awesome i will share it
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      great pic OP. Very motivating.
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    Lol..I did not need to read whole post, the picture was worth a thousand words.
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  • Profile picture of the author omega_one
    Yes the picture is motivating, and one should not give up so easily, however as we go along any path, we need to be aware and evaluate the results we are getting and determine if it is the right path.

    If you find you are on the wrong path, then giving up is the right thing to do. However you cannot give up trying. But you need to start a new path based on the things you learned from the previous experience.

    Just be careful, starting a new path every time you reach an obstacle gets you nowhere, insisting on continuing the wrong path gets you where you don't want to be.

    The trick is having the wisdom to determine if you are on the right path or the wrong one.
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    • Profile picture of the author hazyl lee
      Originally Posted by omega_one View Post

      Yes the picture is motivating, and one should not give up so easily, however as we go along any path, we need to be aware and evaluate the results we are getting and determine if it is the right path.

      If you find you are on the wrong path, then giving up is the right thing to do. However you cannot give up trying. But you need to start a new path based on the things you learned from the previous experience.

      Just be careful, starting a new path every time you reach an obstacle gets you nowhere, insisting on continuing the wrong path gets you where you don't want to be.

      The trick is having the wisdom to determine if you are on the right path or the wrong one.
      yes, always be clear what are you doing and what is your aim of doing
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    Nice reminder
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    Thanks for sharing this photo, very inspirational
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    yeah you should think not only twice but more than that when you try quit something. speaking from the experience. because you never know how close you are
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    thanks for the share
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    Great picture. Who created it?
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    Love it! nice one.
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    I absolutely love this!! I feel as if I am in that guys position... except I ain't giving up!
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    This story now helped me to give up, lol. This is really a good one, nice share.
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    Wow! The picture says it all.
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    We're almost there...we're almost there..just a little more oopmf. Wow! That sounds like Internet Marketing.
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    Great Pic... Thanks for Sharing!
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    This picture tell us everything what 90% of the people do.
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