Why be average when you are capable of excellence? Think for a moment about the satisfaction you experienced from a job well done. Years ago while working full time and raising
two small children I earned my Master’s Degree. I poured myself into studying evenings and weekends. I attended classroom instruction for two consecutive summers.

At graduation three years later, when my name was read, as I crossed the stage and handed my diploma, I knew that I had done my personal best. In spite of all the responsibilities
I had during that time, the challenges associated with keeping my life and family together, and doubting whether I could really accomplish what I set out to do, I proved to myself what I am
capable of achieving.

For me, excellence is not about perfection; it’s about doing your personal best in every endeavor and continually striving to get better. Fulfillment is experienced by those who pursue
excellence.

From that experience forward I learned that excellence is achieved by self-training and habit. Half-way is never enough when one is capable of playing all out. When you play your best, you win. It’s essential to make plans and set goals with confidence and carry them out to the best of your ability. The only measuring tool you ever need is the one you measure against yourself. We each recognize when we are performing well. When we really acknowledge the value of everything we do, no tangible reward can substitute for our inner peace and satisfaction.

I encourage you to make excellence a habit. Every task you undertake has your name on it. It is a reflection of who you are and what you’ve accomplished. Separate yourself from others
by setting a higher example. Be worthy of your own approval. There is infinite distance between average and excellent. Decide to give up “ordinary” when you are capable of “extraordinary”. Make room for self-improvement. Increase your standards and deliver more than you had thought you were capable of. Excellence is always within your reach. Simply stated, simply do your best.

I hate deadlines and feel overwhelmed when under pressure. When I have a task to accomplish by a certain time, I’d prefer to plan accordingly to meet my obligations in advance of the deadline. Unfortunately, most of us procrastinate. Sometimes our decision to “wait until the last minute” has no affect on anyone else except
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What Are You Willing To Do Now? There are endless examples of people we personally know or read about who against seemingly insurmountable odds achieve whatever they set out to do. Success is never an over night occurrence. Entrepreneurs and researchers invest years of time, money, and effort to produce the results they want. Aspiring
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Do What You Can Do Now Every now and then I go through what I call my “overwhelmed stage”. Suddenly I’m facing deadlines, obligations, professional demands and those self-imposed. Most women can relate to not having enough hours in the day to do it all! As we continually “multi-task” it’s no wonder we are constantly
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A major key to successful communication is active listening.   Hearing and listening are not the same.  Hearing is the physical part of any communication.  Listening is allowing your emotional mind to be receptive.  Listening involves more than simply hearing.  It requires you to get mentally involved with the person and with what is being communicated.
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Blogging? If Not, Why Not? Reasons to Start Today – A Baker’s Dozen We’ve all heard that ‘blogging’ is a vital strategy to growing one’s business. Do, we, however know why? Here are 13 reasons to consider blogging as part of developing your business. 1. Marketing any business with a limited budget can be daunting.
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Remember the Total Cereal commercial a few years back? You’ll have to eat ten bowls of the leading brand to get the same nutrition that’s in one bowl of Total! The advertiser’s point is clear: If you want better nutrition for less calories (not to mention money!), you’ll logically choose the “one-bowl” alternative. This same
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Did you procrastinate? Didn’t send Holiday Cards? Need to send Thank You cards? Actually, sending cards now can get you noticed (and in a positive way). Instead of your card getting lost in the shuffle of the busy Holiday season, sending a heartfelt personal card for the New Year is surely to make your greeting
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Smart Women Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Achieving Financial Security and Funding Your Dreams by David Bach A common myth in our culture is, “It takes money to make money.” This is an excuse we often make to ourselves so we’ll feel better about not taking responsibility for our finances. Smart Women Finish Rich author
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CONSISTENCY | INTERNETWORK MARKETING | RELATIONSHIP | TRAINING 5 Tips: You will be amazed at the difference being consistent in this way will change – well, just about everything in your life. by Andrea Goodsaid ________________________________________ As I sit here chowing on a bag of Peppermint Patties, after just yesterday getting pretty clear on the
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