Achieve Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“There is a tendency in all of us to ask for better statistical performance. There is a tendency to impose quotas behind which usually lies imposition of pressure to achieve improved statistics.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2001
People often chase better metrics, creating pressure that can distort true progress.
In simple terms: Chasing stats creates pressure that may hide real improvement.
Key Takeaway
Focus on genuine growth over numbers.
Themes
performance
pressure
metrics
growth
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
motivational
critical
When to use this quote
- business reviews
- education assessments
- personal goal setting
- team targets
Key Concepts
statistics
motivation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you measuring what truly matters?
- How does pressure affect your work?
A Different Perspective
Improved numbers may not reflect real quality.
