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“What I seek is the highest possible batting average.” quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
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“What I seek is the highest possible batting average.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

About This Quote

Source Speech: Fireside Chat, 1945

Striving for perfect performance can become an unrealistic obsession that ignores the value of effort and learning.

In simple terms: Chasing perfection can blind you to growth.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection and focus on improvement.

Themes

performance perfectionism effort

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • academics
  • career development

Key Concepts

statistics human limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the pursuit of perfection affect your motivation?
  • What can you learn from imperfect attempts?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is unattainable; striving for it may cause anxiety.

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