That adage about genius being 5 percent inspiration and 95 perspiration - it's true.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard work matters more than sudden inspiration for achieving greatness.
- In plain terms
- Success comes mostly from effort, not just ideas.
- What can you take from it?
- Show up and work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you waiting for inspiration or building habits?
Another view
Some breakthroughs do rely heavily on unexpected insight.
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