Achievement Quotes — Page 35

JE

Philosopher

“Great performers are, by definition, abnormal; they strive throughout their entire careers to separate themselves from the pack.”

Careers Achievement Abnormal

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John Eliot

Philosopher

“Great performers in all fields seem immune to what outsiders think about them. Their sense of themselves never depends on the feedback-positive or negative-they get from the environment.”

Thinking Achievement Self Love

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John Eliot

Philosopher

“Unlikely accomplishments are borne out of single-minded purposefulness. Future superstars don't get there by keeping part of their heart in reserve.”

Heart Achievement Accomplishment

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John Eliot

Philosopher

“Great performers require a measure of confidence that would strike many as absurd, unfounded, and downright irrational. They believe in themselves utterly, without question, even when everyone else is questioning how good (or sane) they are.”

Believe Faith Achievement

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Julian Barnes

Author

“And that's a life, isn't it? Some achievements and some disappointments. It's been interesting to me, though I wouldn't complain or be amazed if others found it less so. Maybe, in a way, Adrian knew what he was doing. Not that I would have missed my own life for anything, you understand. [pp.60-61]”

Interesting Achievement Disappointment

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John Carroll

Actor

“The attachment to a rationalistic, teleological notion of progress indicates the absence of true progress; he whose life does not unfold satisfyingly under its own momentum is driven to moralize it, to set up goals and rationalize their achievement as progress.”

Goal Achievement Attachment

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Maya Angelou

Poet, Memoirist

“The woman who truly intends to live a good life is already living phenomenally since intent is part of the achievement.”

Life Is Achievement Good Life

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Kim Smith

Artist

“My greatest achievement so far is that I've been able to continue with my normal life. I love what I do, but more so, I'm glad to have people who care about me close by.”

People Achievement Who Cares

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John Eliot

Philosopher

“Great performers welcome pressure.”

Achievement Pressure Welcome

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