The Man In The Arena
Charles Anderson
Peak-Performance Sales Coach - I help experienced B2B sales professionals fast-track their sales success by Conquering the Battles Within. Please text me at 339-927-2746 for a complimentary sales planning call.
“The Man in the Arena” is a quote from a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1910. This quote encourages individuals to actively engage in life and pursue their goals despite the possibility of failure or criticism. The essence of the quote lies in the idea that it’s better to strive for something, even if it means facing challenges and potential setbacks than to remain on the sidelines as a spectator.
Here's the quote:
“It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat, and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes up short again and again because there is no effort without error and shortcomings; but who does strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasm, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold or timid souls who neither knows victory not defeat.”
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking risks, embracing challenges, and being actively involved in the pursuit of one’s goals. It underscores the idea that failure and setbacks are inevitable parts of the journey toward success, and the actual credit belongs to those who dare to face these challenges head-on.
It encourages a mindset of resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to learn from mistakes on the path to personal and professional growth and achievement.
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The man in the arena makes mistakes. He admits them but doesn’t dwell on them. Instead, he sees them as opportunities for growth and self-discovery while embracing life's journey with all its ups and downs.
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