Skip to content

I think the attitude I was trying to learn myself was to…

“I think the attitude I was trying to learn myself was to really try hard, to give a great effort, to really care, and to let the results go where they are going to go. But at the same time, I don't have to be happy, and I shouldn't be happy, with less than my best.” quote by Tom Lehman
Download Open image
“I think the attitude I was trying to learn myself was to really try hard, to give a great effort, to really care, and to let the results go where they are going to go. But at the same time, I don't have to be happy, and I shouldn't be happy, with less than my best.”

Tom Lehman

About This Quote

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

Striving for maximal effort while accepting outcomes encourages growth without tying self‑worth to results.

In simple terms: Do your best, let outcomes be.

Key Takeaway

Focus on effort, detach from outcome.

Themes

personal growth effort detachment

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career projects
  • creative work
  • sports training
  • academic pursuits

Key Concepts

mindset self‑discipline performance anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain high standards without sacrificing well‑being?
  • What practices help you celebrate effort over result?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on effort can cause burnout if not balanced with self‑care.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Tom Lehman

Explore all 23 Tom Lehman quotes

More Attitude quotes

Browse all 9,543 Attitude quotes