When I think of this phrase, it sparks a vision of the scene from the movie “Stand By Me” where Vern is searching for his pennies. Each time that he plunges his shovel into the ground, I’m sure that he had the hope that it would be the “last-ditch.” There is also a sense of desperation that comes with that effort.
It’s hard to know when you’ll hit “pay dirt.” There are so many factors that come into play regarding success that it’s almost impossible to predict. I suppose one of the keys is to keep believing. Supposedly Winston Churchill is quoted as saying “success is moving from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm.” It’s a great thought but difficult to pull off. Each ditch that is dug takes sweat and effort. Staying equally enthusiastic is difficult.
I suppose that’s the exact point. Success is not an automatic thing and it requires the energy of enthusiasm. So hoping, believing and even pretending that the next ditch will be the “last ditch” is required to muster adequate enthusiasm. Our ancestors must have had it because we are still here. Therefore, it’s within us all to make that effort.
Keeping digging!
Pete
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