“Instead of playing to win, I was playing not to lose. It reminds me of the story I once heard about two friends being chased by a bear, when one turned to the other and said, "I just realized that I don't need to outrun the bear; I only need to outrun you.”
― The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide
― The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide
“What does it mean to be the best? It means you have to be better than the number two guy. But what gratification is there in that? He's a loser—that’s why he's number two.”
― This Book is Not for Sale
― This Book is Not for Sale
“Competition is a rude yet effective motivation.”
― Master of Stupidity
― Master of Stupidity
“We all want to be the best at something. Trouble is, some people are only the best at being second best.
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― Seriously delirious, but not at all serious
― Seriously delirious, but not at all serious
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