Not everyone will be happy when you begin to better yourself. Those who are for you will not just celebrate in your triumphs, but they will also pray with you through your tribulations.
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Excellence requires discomfort.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving excellence often involves facing challenges and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
This quote by T. D. Jakes emphasizes the idea that pursuing excellence and high standards necessitates enduring discomfort and overcoming obstacles. It suggests that to reach our fullest potential and achieve great things, we must be willing to confront difficult situations, pushing ourselves beyond what is comfortable for growth and improvement.
Themes
ExcellenceDiscomfortGrowthChallengePotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving personal goals.
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