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Achiever Quote by Guy Kawasaki

“High achievers tend to have major weaknesses. People without major weaknesses tend to be mediocre.” quote by Guy Kawasaki
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“High achievers tend to have major weaknesses. People without major weaknesses tend to be mediocre.”

Guy Kawasaki

About This Quote

Source Speech: Tech conference keynote, 2018

High achievers have big flaws; those without flaws stay average.

In simple terms: Greatness often includes major weaknesses.

Key Takeaway

Leverage strengths while managing weaknesses.

Themes

achievement self-awareness balance

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

self-help business

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • personal coaching
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

growth mindset imperfection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What weakness can become a strength?
  • How to balance excellence and humility?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on weakness may demotivate.

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