Excellent Quote by Brian Tracy
“You can become an even more excellent person by constantly setting higher and higher standards for yourself and then by doing everything possible to live up to those standards.”
About This Quote
Source Book: No Excuses! The Power of Self-Discipline, 2010
Improving oneself requires continually raising personal expectations and striving to meet them fully.
In simple terms: Raise standards and work hard to meet them.
Key Takeaway
Set higher goals and pursue them relentlessly.
Themes
self‑improvement
discipline
ambition
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- academic study
- fitness training
- skill development
Key Concepts
personal standards
self‑efficacy
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards are you currently setting?
- How do you ensure they remain realistic?
A Different Perspective
Higher standards can cause burnout if not balanced with self‑compassion.
