Men take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate in a spirit of sympathy and harmony.
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The seventh factor of the basic ingredients of genius, as determined from an extensive analysis of the lives of outstanding men of this nation, is *the habit of going the extra mile.* You will never be a genius unless you make it a habit to do more and better than you are paid to do, every single day of your life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Going the extra mile means consistently putting in more effort than what is required to achieve greatness.
This quote emphasizes that true genius and success stem from the habit of exceeding expectations. Napoleon Hill suggests that to achieve extraordinary results, one must commit to offering more than what is required, making it a daily practice rather than an occasional act. This dedication to effort and service will lead to personal and professional greatness.
Themes
Extra MileEffortSuccessGeniusDedication
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about work ethic, one could use this quote to encourage employees to strive for more.
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