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“Someone will say, 'Well, that's good enough.' As soon as I hear 'Good enough,' it really bothers me. I spend as much time as I think I can on anything I do. I try to do that with the people that work with me. I try to get the best out of them.” quote by Tom Scholz
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“Someone will say, 'Well, that's good enough.' As soon as I hear 'Good enough,' it really bothers me. I spend as much time as I think I can on anything I do. I try to do that with the people that work with me. I try to get the best out of them.”

Tom Scholz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Gearheads Podcast, 2020

The speaker rejects mediocrity, insisting on maximal effort and high standards for oneself and others.

In simple terms: Never settle for "good enough".

Key Takeaway

Push beyond minimal effort.

Themes

excellence leadership work ethic

Mood

determined critical

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • team leadership
  • personal productivity

Key Concepts

perfectionism performance optimization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance excellence with well‑being?
  • When is "good enough" appropriate?
A Different Perspective

High standards can cause burnout or unrealistic expectations.

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