20 reasons why we don’t achieve excellence

Unwillingness to take risks

Lack of persistence

Instant gratification

Lack of priorities

Looking for shortcuts

Selfishness and greed

Lack of conviction

Lack of understanding of nature’s laws

Unwillingness to plan and prepare

Rationalizing

Not learning from past mistakes

Inability to recognise opportunity

Fear

Inability to use talent

Lack of discipline

Poor self esteem

Lack of knowledge

Fatalistic attitude

Lack of purpose

Lack of courage

 

More words of wisdom I found in an old notebook I can’t attribute.