He's stubborn in his desire to make it on his own, even though the only modicum of success he's ever had is with someone else. (markreviewsmovies.com)
Having been involved as a consultant to numerous startups over the past decade, I have seen some fail, some achieve a modicum of success, and some make it big. (msweetwood.com)
So, don't rush yourself simply because you've already found some modicum of success. (business-opportunities.biz)