People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People do not choose to be extraordinary; they choose to do extraordinary things.
- In plain terms
- Action defines extraordinariness, not identity.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on deeds, not labels.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will you do today?
- Do you lead by action or title?
Another view
Identity can still motivate action.
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