Good Quote by Maya Soetoro-Ng
“Barack himself is very much a regular guy, not a silver spoon, incredibly smart, but, you know, he's a scholarship kid, made good use of the resources that were available to him, worked incredibly hard.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement at Harvard University, 2015
Hard work, resourcefulness, and humility can enable anyone from modest beginnings to achieve great success.
In simple terms: Hard work and humility lead to success.
Key Takeaway
Leverage resources and work hard.
Themes
hard work
humility
social mobility
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- college graduation
- career start
- entrepreneurship
- public service
- personal development
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
resourcefulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maximize available resources?
- What role does humility play in leadership?
A Different Perspective
Success also depends on systemic opportunities.
