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Accomplish Quote by Horatio Dresser

“Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do more. Do your best every day and your life will gradually expand into satisfying fullness. Cultivate the habit of doing one thing at a time with quiet deliberateness. Always allow yourself a sufficient margin…” quote by Horatio Dresser
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“Be true to the best you know. This is your high ideal. If you do your best, you cannot do more. Do your best every day and your life will gradually expand into satisfying fullness. Cultivate the habit of doing one thing at a time with quiet deliberateness. Always allow yourself a sufficient margin of time in which to do your work well. Frequently examine your working methods to discover and eliminate unnecessary tension. Aim at poise, repose, and self-control. The relaxed worker accomplishes most.”

Horatio Dresser

About This Quote

Consistently doing your best, with focus and calm, expands life satisfaction and reduces stress.

In simple terms: Do your best calmly.

Key Takeaway

Practice focused, relaxed effort.

Themes

self-improvement focus mindfulness

Mood

motivational calm

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • work
  • personal projects
  • learning
  • health routines

Key Concepts

productivity self-control time management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you schedule quiet focus time?
  • What habits cause unnecessary tension?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can hinder progress.

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