Greatness
exploring the foundations of quality and the currents that fight against mediocrity
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Greatness
While there are arguments for and against the impact of the individual – Carlyle vs. Tolstoy – we all benefit from taking an optimistic view of this question and acting as if individuals can make a very big difference.
Low expectations are a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we aim high, we’ll get better results.
Ted Chiang • Exhalation: Stories
Instead of asking “Do I have a talent for this?”, one should ask "Do I want to have a talent for this?".
