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Someone will say, 'Well, that's good enough.' As soon as I…

“Someone will say, 'Well, that's good enough.' As soon as I hear 'Good enough,' it really bothers me. I spend as much time as I think I can on anything I do. I try to do that with the people that work with me. I try to get the best out of them.” quote by Tom Scholz
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“Someone will say, 'Well, that's good enough.' As soon as I hear 'Good enough,' it really bothers me. I spend as much time as I think I can on anything I do. I try to do that with the people that work with me. I try to get the best out of them.”

Tom Scholz

About This Quote

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

The speaker rejects mediocrity, insisting on maximal effort and high standards for oneself and others.

In simple terms: Never settle for "good enough".

Key Takeaway

Push beyond minimal effort.

Themes

excellence leadership work ethic

Mood

determined critical

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • team leadership
  • personal productivity

Key Concepts

perfectionism performance optimization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance excellence with well‑being?
  • When is "good enough" appropriate?
A Different Perspective

High standards can cause burnout or unrealistic expectations.

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