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You don’t want to gulp it, but savor it so you can taste it in your memory when you’re lone done.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":61,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":65},3233907,"The most successful people in the most impossible situations are the ones that are sure they’re gonna get out of it, and they go on thinking that, even if they die trying.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nLori Lansens, a Canadian author known for her provocative and poignant works, likely penned these words as she navigated the challenges of writing about taboo subjects and finding acceptance in the literary world. Born in 1962, Lansens' life has been marked by a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths, often through her characters. This sentiment may have emerged during a time when she faced criticism or skepticism from readers and critics.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals that true resilience lies not in denial of one's circumstances but in an unwavering optimism coupled with the determination to act as if success is inevitable. The paradox here is that it's the certainty of escape, rather than a mere wish or hope, that drives individuals to continue striving, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset effectively, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting a 'pre-success' mentality: they should treat their current challenges as if they are already past them, visualizing success and planning accordingly. 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