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The Difference Between Mediocrity and Genius

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Motivational Power Quote

 

The Difference Between Mediocrity and Genius

“Mediocrity is self-inflicted.

Genius is self-bestowed.”

Walter Russell, 1871 – 1963, author, visionary      

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

 

The difference between mediocrity and genius

 

There is a very thin slice that separates the genius from mediocrity.

 

A genius is a person that sticks with their idea through the obstacles, setbacks and failure until they achieve the desired results.

 

They know what they want to achieve from the start and they will follow their vision with consistent effort and determination.

 

A genius is the person that hangs on a little longer with a little more tenacity when everyone is telling them to let go.

 

A genius keeps trying until they get it right and get it done.

 

Mediocrity on the other hand is letting go when the water gets rough and not getting back on a horse after they fall off.

 

The difference between mediocrity and genius is in the person’s attitude to stay with what they believe in until they accomplish it.  It a very thin slice of difference but the difference is all the difference in the world. 

 

©2012 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA
Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ
#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

I feel like that slice is larger than you make it out to be... :-)

Jan 26, 2012 03:13 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

I posted on facebook Jim Collins great quote....."Good is the Enemy of Great."  Awesome quote Lou!

Jan 26, 2012 03:19 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I might use this on Facebook. :)

Jan 26, 2012 03:47 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Another good one from you Lou, sometimes great ideas never get the chance to succeed because of complacency

Jan 26, 2012 11:26 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Thank you for sharing the quote with all of us. I copied the quote and will share it with all in my office.

Jan 26, 2012 11:34 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The circle is 360 degrees. The difference between shear genius and absolute idiocy is but one degree! Enjoy your day!

Jan 26, 2012 11:50 PM
Jark Krysinski *PREC (Personal Real Estate Corporation)
REMAX CREST REALTY WESTSIDE - Vancouver, BC
TeamYVR Team Leader, BA,ABR,IRES,IMSD,LLB

Hi my friend again, Lou, I love your posts! Every article post by you I would definately read it because it will be a loss if I miss it!

Thanks again for your generious sharing with us the excellent post!

Feb 09, 2012 06:42 AM