Achieve Quote by Tom Peters
“A while back, I came across a line attributed to IBM founder Thomas Watson. If you want to achieve excellence, he said, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: In Search of Excellence, 1982
Excellence requires immediate action; stop doing subpar work now.
In simple terms: Do excellent work today, not later.
Key Takeaway
Commit to high standards immediately.
Themes
excellence
productivity
urgency
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
business
self‑help
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal projects
- skill development
Key Concepts
performance management
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What task will you improve today?
- How do you measure excellence?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can cause paralysis.
