Marketplace Proverbs & Coffee With Ernie

Over time, I’ve learned that attitude and work ethic will take you further than ability alone ever will. I’m not the brightest bulb on the tree—but I’m always on. I show up, stay committed, and push through.Even the most gifted people must put in the work. Picasso’s genius wasn’t ego—it was effort.My success metrics are simple: “Customer Success is my path, adding significance to others is my purpose, Celebrated Relationship is the goal™.”Some might call that talent. I call it obedience to a calling, sustained by humility.“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how you do it.”—Lou HoltzLet’s release ego, stop worshiping talent, and focus on purpose-driven effort. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marketplaceproverbs.substack.com