Do you know that doing your best is not good enough? You have to know what to do. Then do your best. (W. Edward Deming)
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In Your Own Words…
In your own words, what is the main idea of the quote above by the American author and consultant W. Edward Deming?
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)
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Getting Personal
If you try very hard and manage to attain a goal that is not that important to you, is that really doing your best?
For example, in a school setting, if you study very hard and you attain a high grade in a subject you don’t really care about, would that be an example of doing your best? Why yes, or why not?
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Quotation AI Assistant
“This quote by W. Edward Deming emphasizes the importance of not only putting in effort but also knowing what actions to take in order to achieve success. It suggests that mere effort or hard work may not be sufficient for success; one must also have a clear understanding of what needs to be done.
In other words, the quote encourages a strategic approach to tasks and goals. Combining diligence with a well-informed and purposeful approach increases the likelihood of achieving optimal results.” (IA ChapGPT)
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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
“The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.” (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)
“Take the best action toward your most important goal right now.” (Rosalene Glickman)
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