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Adam Smith | February 8, 2017 | 1 Comment

Do What You Can, with What You Have, Where You Are

One of my favorite quotes is thought to have been spoken by the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. He said, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” 

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt Share on X

Are you limited on resources right now, but have huge dreams? Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. The greatest resources in your possession are your work ethic and your smarts, both of which can be further developed by putting in the time.

Are you currently in a season of waiting for the next thing? Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. You can decrease your season of waiting by working in the meantime.

Do you have a less than ideal job, and want to pursue a job on the side that fulfills your need to do what you love. Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Never settle for mediocrity; you’re better than that.

When you adopt this principle for yourself, it changes everything. 

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Adam Smith

I teach people how to have a greater impact through their work and their time. You can read more about me on my about page.

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  1. Falcor says

    September 1, 2020 at 12:14 am

    You said, “is THOUGHT to have been spoken by.” You created doubt and didn’t offer and alternate source of origin. It annoys my brain.

    Maybe the fact that I quoted a word of yours in all caps will annoy your brain equally.

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