“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
– John D. Rockefeller
This quote, from John D. Rockefeller speaks so clearly about the right attitude toward success. Thinking about his words, we understand that sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone, no matter how cozy and safe it is.
Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. Be happy for the good in your life, but go further to greater things that are waiting for you just around the corner.
You might feel like you are stuck in a rut, but that’s just the old you trying to hold on to what’s familiar.
You have the power to change your life and go for the great. And when you do, you’ll be able to achieve anything you set your mind to.
Go beyond your current limitations and achieve the great. This applies not only to material success, money, and career but also to success in sports, education, art, relationships, personal growth, or meditation.
Go for Greater Goals
There are times in life when we must give up the good to go for the great. And that’s what we need to do if we want to achieve our goals.
If we make the decision to go after greater goals, we can always find new ways to approach them. And, as long as we are willing to keep trying, eventually, we will reach our goals.
There are times when it might be hard to make this decision, but it’s important to remember that success is often worth fighting for.
There Are Many Forms of Success and Greater Goals
I want to clarify that by success I don’t mean just a better position, promotion, and more money. Success is not only about more possessions, more medals, or higher social status.
There is success in relationships, success in studies, success in self-improvement, and success in the spiritual life. Success can manifest in any area of life, material, mental or spiritual.
Don’t be afraid to give up on the good to go for the great – it’s what will lead you to greater heights.
A word of caution: don’t act impulsively and without thinking. Think, investigate, and be sure that you wish to go for greater goals. Use your intuition and common sense before embracing big goals.
Use your common sense. Don’t leave your current job before you have a clear plan.
Embracing the Mindset of Going to the Great
By embracing a mindset focused on the great, you open yourself up to new possibilities, experiences, and opportunities.
You need to acknowledge that settling for mediocrity can be a disservice to your true potential. Pursuing greatness may involve changing careers, starting a new venture, pursuing higher education, or seeking personal development and growth.
Change and greater things are not only related to the outside world. Great things can also be better concentration, stronger willpower, developing inner strength, or mastering meditation.
It’s important to note that the decision to give up the good and go for the great is deeply personal and subjective.
This is the essence of self-discipline, the ability to forgo instant and immediate gratification and pleasure, in favor of some greater gain or more satisfying results, even if this requires effort and time.
Things might be okay and comfortable, and not everyone will be willing to leave them and pursue something greater, and that’s okay.
You Can Reach for the Stars
Sometimes, it makes sense to give up the good to go for the great. This is especially true in many areas of life. Let’s take the example of job and career.
If you are not willing to give up the good, in this case a safe and comfortable job, you will not be able to achieve greater things.
I am not advising to leave your job. You need to think about the consequences and about the benefits, and then make your own decision. Sometimes, it might be safer to stay with the good, but at the same time working on greater goals.
You might not be happy in the long run if you stay where you are. Often, willing to take risks and do what’s necessary to achieve your goals is the way to success.
You might reach for the stars, if you give up the good stuff for a little while. But remember: the good stuff will always come back around in the end.
So, don’t be afraid to give it a shot – you might just be surprised by how great things can really get!
Concluding Words
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great” is a powerful statement that encourages people to embrace change and pursue their aspirations and goals, even if it means leaving behind something that is comfortable or satisfactory.
This mindset acknowledges that settling for what is merely good can hinder personal growth and limit one’s potential for achieving greatness.
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Often, people find themselves in situations where they are content or comfortable with their current circumstances. They may have a stable job, a decent income, or a comfortable lifestyle. However, deep inside, they may have unfulfilled dreams, untapped potential, or a longing for something greater.
Choosing to give up the good in pursuit of the great requires courage and a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone.
It may involve taking risks, making sacrifices, and facing uncertainties. It requires the recognition that growth and fulfillment often lie beyond the boundaries of what is familiar and safe.
You have the power to reach greater things. All you need is to awaken and recognize this power, and be willing to leave your comfort zone. Sometimes, it is the right thing to do, to give up the good to go to the great.
