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Being Good at Something is Not Enough

FS Ndzomga
2 min readFeb 28, 2023
Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash

We all have areas where we excel and things that come naturally to us. Whether it be a particular skill, talent, or hobby, being good at something can be an incredibly satisfying feeling. It gives us a sense of accomplishment and can boost our confidence, but it’s essential to realize that being good at something is not nearly enough. To truly succeed, we must work towards being great.

The difference between being good and great lies in the level of dedication, effort, and focus we put into our pursuits. Being good can come naturally, but greatness requires consistent hard work and a strong work ethic. While talent and natural ability can give us a head start, they’re not enough to get us over the finish line.

Being great requires more than just talent. It requires a commitment to growth, an unwavering dedication to improving ourselves, and a willingness to push beyond our comfort zones. It means being willing to put in the extra effort and time needed to achieve our goals and being open to constructive criticism to learn and grow from our mistakes.

The truth is, being good can lead to complacency. We become comfortable with where we are and may feel content with the progress we’ve made. But if we want to reach our full potential and achieve true greatness, we must push ourselves further. We must set higher goals, embrace…

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FS Ndzomga
FS Ndzomga

Written by FS Ndzomga

Engineer passionate about data science, startups, philosophy and French literature. Built lycee.ai, discute.co and rimbaud.ai . Open for consulting gigs

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