The Principles of Underachievement

Steve sent me this link to 43folders listing of Bennet’s Principles of Underachievement: Life’s too short. Control is an illusion. Expectations lead to misery. Great expectations lead to great misery. Achievement creates expectations. The law of diminishing returns applies everywhere. Perfect is the enemy of good. The tallest blade of grass is the surest to … Continue reading “The Principles of Underachievement”

Steve sent me this link to 43folders listing of Bennet’s Principles of Underachievement:

  • Life’s too short.
  • Control is an illusion.
  • Expectations lead to misery.
  • Great expectations lead to great misery.
  • Achievement creates expectations.
  • The law of diminishing returns applies everywhere.
  • Perfect is the enemy of good.
  • The tallest blade of grass is the surest to be cut.
  • Accomplishment is in the eye of the beholder.

Remarkably insightful post as well and I recommend you read it.

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