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“Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.” quote by Ralph Marston
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“Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.”

Ralph Marston

About This Quote

Source Book: Self-Improvement Collection, Ralph Marston, 2015

Elevate your actions to match your aspirations, rather than lowering goals to fit current abilities.

In simple terms: Raise performance to meet expectations.

Key Takeaway

Align effort with ambition.

Themes

self-improvement motivation goal-setting

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal fitness
  • academic achievement
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

growth mindset self-efficacy performance standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What standards are you compromising?
  • How can you boost capability to meet expectations?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be hard and may require external support.

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