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Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom…

“Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm one of those people that won't be satisfied until I get it done. If I'm trying to sing something and I can't get it, I'm going to keep at it until I get where I want it.” quote by Ray Charles
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“Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm one of those people that won't be satisfied until I get it done. If I'm trying to sing something and I can't get it, I'm going to keep at it until I get where I want it.”

Ray Charles

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Commitment to quality means either doing something fully or not at all, persisting until success is achieved.

In simple terms: Do it well or not at all, keep trying until you succeed.

Key Takeaway

Never settle for half‑measures.

Themes

commitment perseverance excellence

Mood

determined focused

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • learning a new skill
  • working on a project
  • artistic performance
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

growth mindset determination resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks deserve full effort?
  • How do you balance persistence with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

May lead to burnout if perfectionism overrides practicality.

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