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Last Saturday, October 4, 2025, the scholars gathered to discuss Jim Collinsโ book ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐. The focus of our discussion was why many companies remain good but never reach true greatness.
The session provided us with many takeaways. We learned that the greatest obstacle to greatness is the comfort of being good. Many organizations fail to take the leap because they settle for what is acceptable instead of striving for excellence. This directly reflects the quote, ‘Good is the enemy of great,โ which reminds us that being satisfied with โgoodโ often prevents us from bringing out the best in ourselves.
The book also presented case studies of companies that transitioned from being merely good to becoming truly great. It showed that greatness is not determined by luck or circumstance but by conscious choices and calculated effort. In short, if you want to achieve great results, your actions must be proportional to the outcomes you expect.
This lesson also applies to our personal lives. Just as companies can rise above average, we too can aim for growth and improvement by refusing to settle for less and by giving our very best. It is easy to be contented with what is โgood enough,โ like passing a subject without truly learning, doing a task just to finish it, or meeting only the minimum requirements at work. But when we stop there, we miss the chance to reach our full potential.
Even in daily life, when we give our best in relationships, friendships, or personal goals, the impact becomes deeper and longer-lasting. In the end, it shows that small choices and consistent effort add up over time. Greater effort always leads to greater impact, creating meaningful results not just for ourselves but also for the people around us.
A big thank you to all the scholars who joined and shared their life changing insights during the session. Your dedication to learning and striving for excellence continues to inspire.
