212 Degrees Book Quotes

It reminds us that seemingly small things can make tremendous differences.

at 211 degrees, water is hot. at 212 degrees, it boils. and with boiling water, comes steam… and with steam, you can power a train. one degree. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the difference between something that is simply very hot and something that generates enough force to power a machine

exponentially different results that are possible by applying one extra degree of effort.

You may not always be able to turn up the heat and hit the boiling point but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make the attempt.

211° can serve a purpose but 212° is the extra degree – the extra degree that will bring exponential results – exponential results to you and those you touch throughout your days.

At 211 degrees, water is hot. at 212 degrees, it boils. and with boiling water comes steam... and with steam, you can power a train.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.” ​— ​George S. Patton

Put your phone away once more each day when you’re with someone. Add 365 more friendly and attentive moments to your year.

Thought is important because it’s thought that generally precedes action.

diseased branch or low-performing shoot not only does not serve the tree – it drains the energy that can be used elsewhere – the energy that can produce more fruit, more flowers, and stronger branches.

No matter how strongly and perfectly constructed, or how powerful a locomotive may be, unless the water is heated to 212 degrees, the train will not move an inch. Warm water, water even at the boiling point, will not answer.

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