“Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity.”

— Bruce Lee

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“Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity.”

— Bruce Lee Bruce Lee
(November 27 , 1940 -- July 20 , 1973)
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At its centre is the idea that what you do daily shapes who you eventually become. At its heart, this line reminds you that time will pass regardless, so it is worth starting now. The thought holds whether you are starting a new venture, recovering from a setback, or chasing a long-term goal. Coming from Lee, a martial artist and philosopher, the words carry added weight given a life that reflected them. It stays popular because it puts the outcome back in your own hands.
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This quote is attributed to Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee was a Chinese-American martial artist. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

At its centre is the idea that what you do daily shapes who you eventually become. At its heart, this line reminds you that time will pass regardless, so it is worth starting now. The thought holds whether you are starting a new venture, recovering from a setback, or chasing a long-term goal. Coming from Lee, a martial artist and…

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