Archilochus

Archilochus was a 7th-century BCE Greek lyric poet from Paros, known for his iambic and elegiac fragments and for personal, biting verse. Few of his works survive, and the attributed quote emphasizes discipline and practice: 'We do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.'

Quotes by Archilochus

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We do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training. — Archilochus

Expectations Versus Training: The Foundations of Performance

Ultimately, bridging the gap between aspiration and action requires transforming expectations into structured training. By systematically building skills and habits, individuals fortify themselves against the unpredictable. As Archilochus reminds us, true capability manifests not in what we wish to be able to do, but in what we have repeatedly practiced—ensuring that, amidst adversity, we can depend on ourselves. [...]

Created on: 6/28/2025