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Best success Quote by Zig Ziglar

“Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be. If we do our best, we are a success.” quote by Zig Ziglar
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““Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be. If we do our best, we are a success.””

Zig Ziglar

About This Quote

Source Book: See You Later, Alligator by Zig Ziglar, 1975

Success is defined by personal effort and standards, not external achievements.

In simple terms: Success is about trying and personal standards.

Key Takeaway

Focus on effort, not outcomes.

Themes

success effort personal standards self-improvement

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • sports training
  • academic pursuits
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

goal setting intrinsic motivation self-efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal standards define your success?
  • How can you measure effort over results?
A Different Perspective

External validation can distract from personal growth.

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