Read inspirational quotes about pursuing excellence, putting in the work and optimizing your mindset.
Mays On Excellence
In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen (field). You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without 100% dedication, you won't be able to do this.
Willie Mays, baseball legend
Chisholm On Action
You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.
Shirley Chisholm, politician
Cajal On The Mind
Any man could, if he were so inclined, be the sculptor of his own brain.
Santiago Ramon y Cajal, neuroscientist
Fake On Goals
So often, people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.
Caterina Fake, Flickr co-founder
Hicks On Leadership
Know what you bring. Know what you don't bring. And build a team that covers everything you need.
Angie Hicks, Angie's List co-founder
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