John B. Goodenough Quotes

I think sometimes parents and teachers fail to stretch kids. My mother had a very good sense of how to stretch me just slightly outside my comfort zone.

I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.

I like to take up something that is challenging. I like to stretch myself.

When I feel good about myself, things start happening for myself. When you look up, you go up.

Challenge is the pathway to engagement and progress in our lives. But not all challenges are created equal. Some challenges make us feel alive, engaged, connected, and fulfilled. Others simply overwhelm us. Knowing the difference as you set bigger and bolder challenges for yourself is critical to your sanity, success, and satisfaction.

Passion is the driver of achievement in all fields. Some people love doing things they don't feel they're good at. That may be because they underestimate their talents or haven't yet put the work in to develop them.

I've learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success.

I feel like I learn in every project.

I would never shoot down any opportunity to challenge myself or stretch myself.

Every time I go out there, I have something to prove. Something more, something different.

I'm at my most fulfilled challenging myself with something that scares me.

Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going.

I personally think if something's not a challenge there's no point doing it because you're not gonna learn much.

To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.

The only way to grow is to challenge yourself.

I think it's always good to take on things that at first seem bigger than you. Then you just try and surmount them.

A good leader is one who can tell another how to reach his or her potential; a great leader is one who can help another discover this potential for him or herself.

Looking good is the best revenge.

People like to be challenged. Most people that I know who are any good at life like to be challenged.

When you've got something to prove, there's nothing greater than a challenge.

You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself.

Deep inside, I was hoping I'd win: The competition was tough, but I learned from other's mistakes.

So what does a good teacher do? Create tension - but just the right amount.

Conversely, I came to realize that being good at something is hardly a reason to avoid doing it.

God, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear.