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“How can we do better tomorrow than we did today?” quote by James C. Collins
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“How can we do better tomorrow than we did today?”

James C. Collins

About This Quote

Source Book: Good to Great, 2001, chapter on continuous improvement

The quote challenges readers to aim for daily progress, emphasizing incremental improvement over time.

In simple terms: Strive to be better each day than yesterday.

Key Takeaway

Focus on daily incremental gains.

Themes

continuous improvement leadership goal setting growth mindset

Mood

inspirational determined

Type

leadership self‑help

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • personal development plans
  • project milestones
  • habit formation

Key Concepts

Kaizen performance metrics organizational learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small change can you make today?
  • How do you measure daily improvement?
A Different Perspective

May cause burnout without balance.

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