Eighty percent of success is showing up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Showing up is a major factor in achieving success.
- In plain terms
- Just being present gets you most of the way to success.
- What can you take from it?
- Presence matters more than perfection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you showing up enough?
- What stops you from being present?
Another view
It ignores the need for quality work.
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