If you don't have a real stake in the new, then just surviving on the old - even if it is about efficiency - I don't think is a long-term game.
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You renew yourself every day. Sometimes you're successful, sometimes your not, but it's the average that counts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Personal growth and progress are achieved daily, regardless of individual successes or failures.
This quote emphasizes the importance of daily renewal and personal development. Satya Nadella reminds us that life involves both successes and setbacks, but it is our overall consistency and average performance that truly matters. Embracing each day as an opportunity for growth allows us to focus on long-term development rather than fleeting achievements.
Themes
RenewalGrowthSuccessFailureAverage
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development, one might say, 'As Satya Nadella reminds us, you renew yourself every day, so don't be discouraged by setbacks.'
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