Quote by Stuart Walker

Winning doesn't satisfy us -- we need to do it again, and again. The taste of success seems merely to whet the appetite for more. When we lose, the compulsion to seek future success is overpowering; the need to get out on the course the following weekend is irresistible. We cannot quit when we are ahead, after we've won, and we certainly cannot quit when we're behind, after we've lost. We are addicted.

Winning doesn't satisfy us -- we need to do it again, and ag

Summary

This quote represents the relentless drive and addiction to success that some individuals possess. Winning a single time is not enough for them; they continuously crave more victories. Success acts as a catalyst, increasing their desire to achieve even greater heights. Similarly, when they experience defeat, the overpowering urge to bounce back and triumph in the future becomes irresistible. This addictive nature prevents them from quitting when they are ahead or when they are behind. It emphasizes the unyielding determination and relentless pursuit of success that fuels their actions.

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