Achieve Quote by Bear Grylls
“The difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary is so often just simply that little word - extra. And for me, I had always grown up with the belief that if someone succeeds it is because they are brilliant or talented or just better than me… and the more of these words I heard the smaller I always felt! But the truth is often very different… and for me to learn that ordinary me can achieve something extra-ordinary by giving that little bit extra, when everyone else gives up, meant the world to me and I really clung to it…”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bear Grylls on Motivation, 2022
Extraordinary results often stem from a small extra effort beyond the ordinary, especially when others quit.
In simple terms: Small extra effort creates extraordinary outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Add a little extra when you feel like quitting.
Themes
motivation
effort
self‑belief
resilience
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career challenges
- personal goals
- fitness training
- creative projects
- academic work
Key Concepts
growth mindset
incremental advantage
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- What extra step can you take today?
- How does perseverance change outcomes?
A Different Perspective
If you lack resources, extra effort may not be enough.
