no suffering no success

/noʊ ˈsʌfərɪŋ noʊ səkˈsɛs/◆proverb

success requires hardship

She believed in the principle of no suffering no success as she trained for the marathon.

She believed that achieving her goal required enduring hardship and effort.

◆ What It Really Means

The idea that meaningful success requires enduring hardship or effort.

¶ Literal Meaning

The absence of suffering leads to the absence of success.

Literal Breakdown

no sufferingthe absence of pain or hardship+no successthe absence of achievement

◇ Mental Image

A balance where effort and struggle are necessary counterweights to achieve success.

◈ When to Use

A coach tells their team, 'Remember, no suffering no success, so let's push through this tough practice.'

◉ Cultural Note

This phrase reflects a common cultural belief in many societies that perseverance is key to success.

informal

The idea that achieving success or progress requires enduring hardship or effort.

The entrepreneur embraced the philosophy of no suffering no success during the startup's early struggles.

The entrepreneur accepted that overcoming challenges was necessary for eventual success.

This phrase emphasizes the necessity of perseverance and resilience in achieving goals.

Synonyms

Similar idea that effort is necessary for success

Use this phrase to encourage perseverance in challenging situations.

Do not use this phrase to justify unnecessary suffering; it applies to meaningful effort.

Derived from the broader cultural idea that meaningful achievements require sacrifice and effort.

This phrase is often used to motivate or justify enduring difficulties in pursuit of long-term goals.

English Dictionary