The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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'Good enough' stopped being good enough a long time ago. so why not be great?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Settling for mediocrity is no longer acceptable; strive for greatness.
This quote by Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence rather than settling for mediocrity. It encourages individuals to push beyond the standards of 'good enough' and aim for greatness in their endeavors, suggesting that true success comes from continuous improvement and ambition.
Themes
GreatnessMotivationExcellenceAmbitionSelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire employees to push for higher goals.
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