"I don't care if I was a ditch-digger at a dollar a day, I'd want to do my job better than the fellow next to me. I'd want to be the best at whatever I do"
- Branch Rickey
About this Quote
This quote by Branch Rickey speaks with the importance of hard work and devotion, no matter the task. Rickey is recommending that no matter what task you have, you need to strive to be the very best at it. He is emphasizing the value of taking pride in your work, no matter how little or insignificant it might seem. Rickey is recommending that even if you are a ditch-digger making a dollar a day, you must still strive to be the best at it. He is suggesting that effort and commitment will constantly be rewarded, no matter what task you have. Rickey's quote is a pointer that no matter what job you have, you should constantly strive to be the best at it.
This quote is written / told by Branch Rickey between December 20, 1881 and December 9, 1965. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
The author also have 21 other quotes.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"