The rise and the fall

We do not rise to the level of the race. We fall to the level of our training.

We do not rise to the level of the examination. We fall to the level of our study.

We do not rise to the level of the interview. We fall to the level of our preparation.

We do not rise to the level of the live performance. We fall to the level of our rehearsals.

We do not rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.

Inspiration: Atomic Habits