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John Eliot Quotes

You will not do incredible things without an incredible dream.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.83, Diversion Books

Thinking is a habit, and like any other habit, it can be changed; it just takes effort and repetition.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.17, Diversion Books

As soon as anyone starts telling you to be "realistic," cross that person off your invitation list.

John Eliot (2006). “Overachievement: The New Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, Portfolio (Hardcover)

If you really want to find out what you're capable of, you cannot put limits on yourself, and you definitely cannot be cautious.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.11, Diversion Books

Exceptional thinkers ignore their critics and go about their business making history.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.97, Diversion Books

Confidence is not a guarantee of success, but a pattern of thinking that will improve your likelihood of success, a tenacious search for ways to make things work.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.148, Diversion Books

Superstars think like superstars long before the fans or the press anoint them.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.145, Diversion Books

What turns ordinary people into overachievers is the way they use their minds when they are called on to perform.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.8, Diversion Books

Anyone who strays too far from the majority view or the conventional wisdom is bound to be labeled "arrogant," "a maverick," "a Wildman," "weird," or even "crazy."

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.71, Diversion Books

cross that person off your invitation list.

John Eliot (2006). “Overachievement: The New Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, Portfolio (Hardcover)

High achievers dwell on what they do well and spend very little time evaluating themselves and their performances.

John Eliot, PhD (2015). “Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, p.12, Diversion Books

The true exceptional performer is on super pilot. Every single sense, every fiber of his body is brought together in what he is doing.

John Eliot (2006). “Overachievement: The New Science of Working Less to Accomplish More”, Portfolio (Hardcover)