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What does it mean?
The speaker advises maximizing one's potential rather than being average.
In plain terms
Strive to be the best version of yourself you can be.
What can you take from it?
Strive to be the best version of yourself.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • career advice

Putting it to work

  • self-improvement
  • goal setting

Questions to consider

  • What does your best self look like?
  • Are you holding yourself back?

Another view

Being 'first rate' can sometimes lead to burnout.

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