Become A 1%er In Your Field.

Become A 1%er In Your Field.

The 5-Word Lie That Destroys Discipline Overnight — And Why 100% Commitment Is the Only Way Out.

The Hidden Power of Going All In — and What Happens When You Don’t.

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Ismayil Valiyev
Jun 17, 2025
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“It’s easier to hold to your principles 100% of the time than it is to hold to them 98% of the time.” — Clayton Christensen

When I first read this quote, I thought it was absurd. How can a 100% commitment be easier than a 99% commitment? But after reflecting for a while, I realized — it could be the smartest, most strategic decision I could ever make.
Committing 100% is a decision that prepares you in advance. It’s how you guard yourself against that ever-so-familiar lie we tell ourselves:

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