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“It's so tempting to try to do it all, so as not to miss out. But to do all of those 'good things' means you'll do none of them well.” quote by Shaunti Feldhahn
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“It's so tempting to try to do it all, so as not to miss out. But to do all of those 'good things' means you'll do none of them well.”

Shaunti Feldhahn

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Saying No, 2019

The desire to experience everything leads to mediocrity; focusing on fewer priorities yields better results.

In simple terms: Trying to do everything makes you bad at everything.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize quality over quantity.

Themes

focus choice quality time management

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • social events
  • personal projects
  • learning new skills

Key Concepts

opportunity cost decision fatigue depth vs breadth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What 'good things you willing to sacrifice?
  • How can you assess true value of opportunities?
A Different Perspective

May cause fear of missing out and regret.

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