Quotes About Achievement

Marconi was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1911 for his "achievements" in radio, and was hailed as the "father of radio." Tesla was infuriated and, in 1915, sued Marconi for infringement on his patents. He didn't have the money to take on the flush Marconi, however, and the suit was dismissed.

First, that the seed of greatness exists in every human being. Whether it sprouts or not is our choice. Second, that there are no such things as natural-born under- or overachievers—there are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don't. What is generally recognized as "great talent" is, in almost all cases, nothing more than the outward manifestations of an unwavering dedication to a process.

illuminates the path to greatness via a unique, accessible, and practical decoding of genius.

there are no such things as natural-born under- or overachievers—there are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don't. What is generally recognized as "great talent" is, in almost all cases, nothing more than the outward manifestations of an unwavering dedication to a process.

the relation between IQ and success follows the law of diminishing returns.

This immediately involves us in a bigger picture question, too—one that's deeply penetrating and personal: why do we desire to heighten our genius and pursue the path of greatness? We

there are no such things as natural-born under- or overachievers—there are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don't.

asked many people these questions and their answers are invariable. "Of course it would." The cultural correlation is undeniable: we've been indoctrinated to believe that the higher the IQ, the more likely one is to succeed

many theories were put forth, there was one common factor that researchers recognized in all great performers: they practiced so hard and intensely that it hurt.

genius is a path that we can all take and derive much benefit, happiness, fulfillment, and success from...not a genetic windfall or divine gift. Ultimately, this is the path to greatness.

we've been indoctrinated to believe that the higher the IQ, the more likely one is to succeed in life.

to win, whereas others quit early and easily? Are there practical answers to these questions, or are they unsolvable enigmas of human psychology? Well, I believe there are very practical answers to what makes a genius tick. I believe

The further you move toward greatness, the more greatness demands from you.

true of intelligence and success in life. You only have to be smart enough to fulfill the intellectual requirements for success.

the opportunities presented to one are just as important to success as one's own inherent talents and willingness to put in thousands of hours of work.

are simply people that tap into their true potentials and people that don't.

in many ways, the opportunities presented to one are just as important to success as one's own inherent talents and willingness to put in thousands of hours of work.

Just knowing that great achievers work very hard and take advantage of opportunities isn't enough.

believe that genius is a path that we can all take and derive much benefit, happiness, fulfillment, and success from...not a genetic windfall

one common factor that researchers recognized in all great performers: they practiced so hard and intensely that it hurt.

There are millions of people that work incredibly hard, yet have little success to show for it. Is ten thousand hours too simple of a prescription for greatness? Yes. It overlooks another aspect of great achievement that cannot be ignored: opportunities—conditions that often appear to be plain old dumb luck.

Only in purpose can you find the strength to cross the Rubicon and march toward greatness. Goals are the milestones you create for your journey.

Greatness does not come lightly. It requires that you make sacrifices of time, interests, and--sometimes--possessions. The further you move toward greatness, the more greatness demands from you.

How do we explain such unintuitive findings? While many theories were put forth, there was one common factor that researchers recognized in all great performers: they practiced so hard and intensely that it hurt.