Accomplished Quote by Sylvia Earle
“People I know who succeed don't mind working. Those who are competent seem to like doing things well -- not stopping because they haven't accomplished what they wanted to on the first go-round. They're willing to do it twenty times, if necessary. There's an illusion that the good people can easily do something, and it's not necessarily true. They're just determined to do it right. I was impressed by hearing one of the women at Radcliffe talk about writing a poem, how many revisions a single poem sometimes has to go through -- fifty or sixty revisions to come out with a poem sixteen lines long.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at Radcliffe Institute, date unknown
Success stems from perseverance and a commitment to quality, not from instant mastery; repeated effort refines work to excellence.
In simple terms: Hard work and persistence lead to high-quality results.
Key Takeaway
Embrace repeated effort to achieve excellence.
Themes
perseverance
quality
determination
effort
mastery
Mood
determined
inspired
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- scientific research
- project development
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
growth mindset
deliberate practice
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance persistence with smart planning?
- What strategies prevent burnout during repeated attempts?
A Different Perspective
Hard work alone may not guarantee success without strategic direction.
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