"Excellence matters." ~Chris Rollins
"In a sea of mediocrity, just knowing what you want
to do and then making an effort to pursue it distinguishes you from almost
everybody." ~John C. Maxwell
"Do what you know, not what you feel, no
excuses." ~Les Brown
I was at a leadership training this past week and one of the
speakers asked the question: How many of you would like to have an exceptional
life? As you can imagine everyone raised their hands. Then he asked how many of
you would like to achieve simply mediocre results and have an average life? Of
course, no one responded.
I have never met a person who does not desire a better life
with more purpose and direction. Teenagers desire to get better grades in
school, to qualify for scholarships and college opportunities that will
eventually lead to a solid career. Parents desire better results and response
from their children. Business owners want to see the results of more customers,
clients, and profits. CEOs and executives desire more productive employees and
so forth. You get the idea.
To settle for the average requires no talent and no goal
setting. But to rise above and become more accomplished is what separates
average people from those who practice excellence. And the more you practice,
the more you become. Set yourself apart from the rest. Think big, work hard,
become more excellent, get clear on what it is you desire. Do these things and
certainly you will rise above mediocrity, achieve greater success in your life,
and influence those around you as you go.
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