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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.
Ralph Marston
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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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