I'm 68 and a half years old; I grew up with newspapers; I love newspapers; I love the news business. I started CNN; I'm a journalist and proud of it.
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I didn't care what, how much adversity life threw at me. I intended to get to the top.
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What this quote means
Determination in the face of challenges is key to achieving success.
This quote highlights the importance of resilience and a strong will to succeed despite facing various difficulties. Ted Turner emphasizes that personal resolve and ambition can triumph over any obstacles that life may present, suggesting that a focused mindset is crucial for reaching one's goals.
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AdversityDeterminationSuccessMotivationResilience
In practice
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During a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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