People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre.

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People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre. When you stop trying, you stop fighting against the odds. You lose the opportunity to be exceptional and you lose the opportunity to do something extraordinary. But, if you keep trying even when there’s no benefit or consequence, you can become exceptional.

Source: Booksmart: Hundreds Of Realworld Lessons For Success And Happiness

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