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If we're going to win the pennant, we've got to start thinking we're not as good as we think we are.
Casey Stengel
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Believing in your own limitations can drive improvement and success.

Casey Stengel's quote emphasizes the importance of humility and the need to continuously strive for betterment. By recognizing that we may not be as capable as we believe, we can adopt a mindset of growth and motivation, pushing ourselves to improve and ultimately achieve greater success.

Themes

HumilityImprovementSuccessMindsetMotivation

In practice

Example use cases

In a team meeting, this quote can be used to encourage members to stay grounded and continuously strive for improvement.

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