Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not settle for satisfactory outcomes when exceptional results are possible.
- In plain terms
- Give up good things to achieve great things.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for excellence even if it means losing something decent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you settling for good when you could aim for great?
- What are you willing to sacrifice for excellence?
Another view
Sometimes 'good' is stable and 'great' is risky or unattainable.
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