“There are few goals more valuable and captivating than that of doing your best.” (unknown)
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The idea of “doing your best” is deeply rooted in the ethic of success that is so central in our culture.
We do our best so that we can improve our current situation and make life better for the future. Making or doing something better is for many one of the primary values in life.
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” (Benjamin Franklin)
“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
“The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first, our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others.” (John Locke)
Getting Personal
For you personally, how important is the value of “doing your best”? a) very important b) somewhat important c) not that important