Worry is like rocking in a rocking chair all day, because it keeps you busy but gets you nowhere.
Joyce MeyerRead
Average is very acceptable in our society but I don't think the angels are applauding. If you are determined to be excellent, to not back out of it, you will reap a harvest in your life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Striving for excellence is essential, as mediocrity will not lead to true fulfillment.
Joyce Meyer emphasizes that while society may often accept average performance, true achievement and worth lie in the pursuit of excellence. She asserts that if an individual is committed to achieving greatness and remains steadfast in their efforts, they will ultimately be rewarded with profound fulfillment and success in life.
Themes
ExcellenceAverageDeterminationSuccessHarvest
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop about personal growth, one might quote Joyce Meyer to inspire participants to pursue their goals.
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All quotes →A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances instead of your circumstances having power over you.
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Encourage everyone you meet with a smile or compliment. Make them feel better when you leave their presence and they will always be glad to see you coming.
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Peace is one of the most precious gifts God has promised His children. I know, because for many years my life was not peaceful, and I was miserable.
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Early on in my life, I had a broken soul. I was abused by my father, abandoned by my mother and ended up in a destructive first marriage. By the time I was 23, I was broken in my soul. I didn't know how to think right. I felt wrong about everything. But God stepped into my life, and I came out on the other side and didn't even smell like smoke.
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I learned that what happened to me did not have to define who I was. My past could not control my future unless I allowed it to.
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