Don't be content with doing only your duty. Do more than your duty. It's the horse that finishes a neck ahead that wins the race.
Interpretation
Strive to exceed expectations and go beyond just fulfilling responsibilities.
This quote by Andrew Carnegie emphasizes the importance of not merely performing one's duties, but instead going above and beyond in pursuit of success. Just like in a race, where the winner is determined by a small margin, those who put in extra effort are often the ones who achieve their goals and stand out from the rest.
In practice
In a team meeting, to encourage colleagues to take initiative: 'Remember, as Andrew Carnegie said, don't just do your duty, do more than your duty!'
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He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave.
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Do your thing and don't care if they like it.
Most real failures are due to limitations which men set up in their own minds.
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