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Basketball Quote by Andrew Carnegie

“Do not think a man has done his full duty when he has performed the work assigned him. A man will never rise if he does only this. Promotion comes from exceptional work.” quote by Andrew Carnegie
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“Do not think a man has done his full duty when he has performed the work assigned him. A man will never rise if he does only this. Promotion comes from exceptional work.”

Andrew Carnegie

About This Quote

Source Speech: "On Duty and Promotion" (1910)

Fulfilling only assigned tasks limits advancement; exceptional work drives promotion.

In simple terms: Go beyond basics to succeed.

Key Takeaway

Exceed expectations.

Themes

career excellence ambition

Mood

motivational determined

Type

business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • job performance
  • career planning
  • skill development

Key Concepts

Leadership self‑improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to take on extra challenges?
  • How do you measure exceptional performance?
A Different Perspective

Exceptional work may require risk.

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