Doing me Quote by Georges St-Pierre
“As Aristotle wrote a long, long time ago, and I'm paraphrasing here, the goal is to avoid mediocrity by being prepared to try something and either failing miserably or triumphing grandly. Mediocrity is not about failing, and it's the opposite of doing. Mediocrity, in other words, is about not trying. The reason is achingly simple, and I know you've heard it a thousand times before: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Motivational Talk, date unknown
Avoiding mediocrity requires daring to try, accepting possible failure or triumph.
In simple terms: Try or stay mediocre.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk to grow.
Themes
risk
effort
growth
mediocrity
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- athletic training
- creative projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear holds you back from trying?
- How can you reframe failure as learning?
A Different Perspective
Failure can be demotivating; not everyone can handle setbacks.
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