It has often been said the line that separates winning from losing, is as fine as a razor's edge, and it is. I am referring to winning in a big way, in all areas of life.
Somerset Maugham wrote an entire book entitled, "The Razor's Edge"; Daryl Zanuck produced a movie that had the same title. Both of these men knew there wasn't a big difference among people: there was only a big difference in the things they accomplished.
One person almost starts a project, the other person starts it. One individual almost completes a task, the other person does complete it. One student nearly passes an exam, the other person passes it. Although the difference in their marks may be only one percentage point out of a hundred, it's that one percentage point that makes all the difference.
In 1947, Armed was the first racehorse in the history of
If you were to look at the winnings alone, it would appear that Armed was thirteen times better than his closest competitor. However, when you compare the times that were actually registered by these two horses in their races, you discover that Armed wasn't even four percent superior.
It's the little things you do that can make a big difference. What are you attempting to accomplish? What little thing can you do today that will make you more effective? You are probably only one step away from greatness.
Bob Proctor
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