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Dreams Quote by Eric Barker

“We spend too much time trying to be “good” when good is often merely average. To be great we must be different. And that doesn’t come from trying to follow society’s vision of what is best, because society doesn’t always know what it needs. More often being the best means just being the best…” quote by Eric Barker
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““We spend too much time trying to be “good” when good is often merely average. To be great we must be different. And that doesn’t come from trying to follow society’s vision of what is best, because society doesn’t always know what it needs. More often being the best means just being the best version of you.””

Eric Barker

About This Quote

Source Article: Medium, “The Myth of Being Good”, 2019

Striving for average “goodness” limits greatness; true excellence requires individuality beyond societal norms.

In simple terms: Being average limits greatness; be unique.

Key Takeaway

Pursue personal excellence.

Themes

greatness individuality societal pressure

Mood

critical motivational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

philosophy personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “good” mean to you?
  • How can you balance conformity and uniqueness?
A Different Perspective

societal expectations can guide safety.

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