Quotes About Performance

"Average performers believe their errors were caused by factors outside their control: My opponent got lucky; the task was too hard; I just don't have any natural ability for this. Top performers, by contrast, believe they are responsible for their errors."

— Geoff Colvin

"If you believe that if you do the work, properly designed, with intense focus for hours a day and years on end, your performance will grow dramatically better and eventually reach the highest levels, there's at least a chance you will do the work and achieve great performance."

— Geoff Colvin