# Naming the Obstacle Begins the Victory by Bryant McGill > “Naming the real obstacle is the beginning of victory. A person who cannot or dare not name what holds them back remains defeated. Clear identification of the obstacle allows a focused response.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Concentration, Decision, and the Recovery of Agency - Livestream (Jul 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Concentration, Decision, and the Recovery of Agency - Livestream|Concentration, Decision, and the Recovery of Agency - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-07-26). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Concentration, Decision, and the Recovery of Agency - Livestream|Concentration, Decision, and the Recovery of Agency - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Focus|Focus]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Naming the real obstacle is the beginning of victory. A person who cannot or dare not name what holds them back remains defeated. Clear identification of the obstacle allows a focused response.” — Bryant McGill, Concentration, Decision, and the Recovery of Agency - Livestream (Jul 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-naming-obstacle-begins-victory ```