I am only an average man but, by George, I work harder at it than the average man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success comes from working harder than others even if natural talent is average.
- In plain terms
- I am average but I work harder than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard work can overcome average natural ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How hard do you work?
- What defines success?
Another view
Hard work alone does not guarantee success without direction or opportunity.
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