Do the best you can until you know better.

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Maya Angelou’s Timeless Insights For Doing Better In Life.​

Quote by Maya Angelou on Doing Better | HBR Patel


The unfamiliarity is the most familiar reason for many to avoid doing something new or improving. To improve, one has to change. Change is scary for those who fear the unknown. One who believes in simple steps, taken one at a time, garner the courage to overcome fear. They become a newer version by attempting to change the normalcy in their life.

And that change provides a platform to be better.

After that:

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou

Aarav wants to learn to code. He uses youtube to help him understand the ABCs of coding. He chooses Python and installs the latest version. After watching a basic tutorial, he thinks he is ready to challenge Python.

However, the constant blinking cursor demands logic to write the next step. That blinking reminds him of his unfamiliarity with the world of coding. Without any backup support, Aarav might drop the idea of coding.

What is best for Aarav? Like the quote says: Do the Best.

‘Doing’ is what will help Aarav with Coding. Watch some more tutorials, start with basic.

Instead of writing a program that will solve the next big problem of society, Aarav must code to solve the simple equation of 2 + 2.

This will stop the cursor from blinking, and help Aarav and the cursor to move forward.

Raghav is interested in designing posters. Artificial Intelligence is happy to help but it takes time to determine the perfect contrast and soothing fonts.

Knowing this, Raghav decides to halt the journey due to unfamiliarity.

What is best for Raghav? Like the quote says: Do the Best.

Start small. Design. Learn. Design.

Instead of focusing on greatness, focus on learning the basics that will someday accumulate to greatness.

In every aspect of life, change is the only constant to up the game.

Change starts with one simple and single step.

Action brings Change.

Begin & Do the best you can until you know better.

And then…




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