"No matter how tired you become, EXCELLENCE must still happen."
-Jon Brown (my boss at my new internship)
He said this only once and it really struck a chord with me. It doesn't just apply to the workplace; it can transition into how you live your life. Often times, I become tired and feel like life is mundane and there's nothing I can do. Same thing over and over. But that very quote has given me a new perspective on how I can do my best and be my best every single day...
I define a "full day" by how much I accomplished. It could be as simple as cleaning up my room (which for me, takes about 2 days) or running errands all across town. Within whatever task you are completing, doing your best (excellence) is of the utmost importance. Bill Gates wouldn't be the computer mogul he is if he didn't strive for excellence on a daily basis. Oprah wouldn't have a talk show, magazine, radio show, production company, AND TONS OF MOOLA if she didn't strive for excellence.
You don't get anywhere by being mediocre.
And even when there seems to be nothing to do, it looks like you can't make any moves towards your goals, or there are no doors being opened, you can STILL be excellent. Simply, by working on yourself. Finish your resume. Volunteer at a shelter (we all need hours). Go for a run and work on your health. Make a list of the things you need to do and actually accomplish them.
Excellence takes time, but it takes action to get there.
Never forget to love and appreciate yourself,
Alexandria C.
Great advice
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