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“Promise too much and you'll have plenty of room to fail. Promise little and you'll have plenty of room to excel.” quote by Ron Kaufman
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“Promise too much and you'll have plenty of room to fail. Promise little and you'll have plenty of room to excel.”

Ron Kaufman

About This Quote

Source Self‑Help Book: The Power of Balance, 2012

Overcommitting creates space for failure; undercommitting creates space for success.

In simple terms: Too much or too little leads to different outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Balance commitments wisely.

Themes

goal‑setting risk management performance

Mood

practical motivational

Type

strategic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • team leadership
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

overcommitment undercommitment growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much is too much?
  • When is restraint beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Excessive restraint can hinder ambition.

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