Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Ralph MarstonRead
Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Set high standards for yourself and work hard to achieve them.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining high expectations for oneself rather than conforming to low standards due to personal shortcomings. It encourages individuals to improve their performance to meet their aspirations, suggesting that belief in oneself combined with effort can lead to success.
Themes
ExpectationsPerformanceMotivationSuccessSelf-Belief
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speaker at a conference could use this quote to inspire the audience to strive for their highest potential.
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Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.
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A world of abundance surrounds you, if only you will step up and claim it. Make life happen through you rather than letting it happen to you. It will make all the difference in the world.
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If you're to succeed at any endeavor, the first and most important person you must convince is yourself. Success comes not from merely a belief that you can do it. Success comes when you absolutely know you can achieve it
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You have created your fears. And you can choose to lay them to rest. You have created your dreams. And you can choose to bring them fully to life.
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