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“We can't have two standards, one set for the dedicated young men who want to do something ambitious and one set for those who don't.” quote by Bear Bryant
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“We can't have two standards, one set for the dedicated young men who want to do something ambitious and one set for those who don't.”

Bear Bryant

About This Quote

Source Speech: Coaching Philosophy, 1970

Double standards unfairly judge ambitious young men while excusing lack of effort in others.

In simple terms: Unequal standards punish ambition, reward laziness.

Key Takeaway

Promote equal expectations for all.

Themes

fairness ambition leadership

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

leadership motivational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • education
  • sports coaching
  • workplace policy

Key Concepts

ethics motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders enforce consistent standards?
  • What motivates people to aim higher?
A Different Perspective

Changing standards may be resisted by entrenched cultures.

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