"The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%"
- Andrew Carnegie
About this Quote
This quote by Andrew Carnegie talks with the value of hard work and also dedication. He suggests that the typical person just puts in 25% of their power and also ability into their job, and that the world pays attention to those that place in greater than 50%. He better suggests that the world depends on its head for those scarce spirits who dedicate 100% of their ability. This quote motivates us to strive for quality as well as to put in our best effort in all that we do. It is a pointer that hard work and devotion will certainly be seen as well as compensated. It is a contact us to action to put in the additional initiative and to go above and also beyond in order to accomplish success.
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