“The enemy of the best is the good. If you’re always settling with what’s good, you’ll never be the best”
— Jerry Rice
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When you're okay with just doing things well enough, you're less likely to push for excellence. Imagine you're a student who gets decent grades without trying too hard. If you get comfortable with these average grades, you'll never reach your full potential and get top marks. This idea applies beyond school too. In sports, if an athlete is satisfied with being a good player, they won’t train as hard to become the best player. In work, if an employee is content with doing an okay job, they won’t put in the extra effort to become the best in their field. Striving for the best means not settling for just good enough. People should challenge themselves and aim higher to truly excel.
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Ambition Excellence Growth Inspiration Mindset Motivation Perseverance Potential Self-improvement Success
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