There are two ways to handle such a world: try to predict, or try to prepare. - Shane Parrish

Most people try to be good enough, but the people who win try to overwhelm.

They don't just show up and do their best, they do their best before showing up.

They care more.
They are focused.
They are prepared.
They pay attention to the details.

When they show up, they bring so much to the table that winning is almost inevitable.

Maybe you failed a test at first, but then figured out what went wrong, and nailed it the next time.

Our ego tempts us into thinking we’re more than we are.