“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it”
— John Wooden
Simplified Meaning:
Success isn't just about being the first one to begin something, but it’s more about sticking with it to the end and seeing it through. Imagine a marathon race where hundreds of runners start. It doesn’t matter who takes the first step when the race begins; what really counts is who manages to cross the finish line. In life, think about students starting a big project. Some may have great ideas and start working on them immediately, but if they don't keep working hard, they won’t complete it. On the other hand, someone else might take a bit longer to get going, but if they work steadily and keep going, they will finish successfully and perhaps even do better. So, remember that persistence and the determination to keep going when things get tough are what truly matter. Even if you start something a bit later or struggle at first, continuing to push forward and finish it is what leads to success. This encourages us to focus on finishing strong and not just on making a strong start.