Quotes About Underachievers

Playing well requires study—period. There are more and less sophisticated ways to play the game, and those unwilling to face up to the reality of chess knowledge will be consigned forever to be ineffective, ignorant underachievers. (Understanding this hard truth didn't amount to acting on it, but it was at least a good first step.)

Rock 'n' roll, for me, is another award for underachievers. It is nothing but a testament to mediocrity.

High achievers are motivated by pleasurable outcomes. Underachievers are motivated by pleasurable methods.