Doing great work is a struggle. It's draining, it's demoralizing, it's frightening - not always, but it can feel that way when we're deep in the middle of it.

Ryan Holiday
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Doing great work is a struggle. It's draining, it's demoralizing, it's frightening - not always, but it can feel that way when we're deep in the middle of it. This quote is about the constant struggle that all of us go through when we are trying to achieve our goals. We all know people who seem to do great work easily.

We may even admire them for their talent and drive. But no matter how talented or driven they are, they will never be as good as those who do great work over and over again every day.

Source: Ego Is The Enemy

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