Choices Quote by Stephen Covey
“We're constantly making choices about the way we spend our time. The issue is not between the good and the bad, but between the good and the best. So often, the enemy of the best is the good.”
About This Quote
Time choices involve prioritizing not just good versus bad, but the optimal best, with mediocrity often hindering excellence.
In simple terms: Choose the best over the merely good; avoid mediocrity.
Prioritize excellence over adequacy.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- productivity planning
- career development
- education
- self‑improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas are you settling for good?
- How can you elevate them to the best?
Good may become a barrier to better.