Excellence is Not an Option

When I was growing up, my parents would always tell us that whatever profession we chose in life to be our very BEST at it. This thought process has followed my siblings and I, as we all have strong work ethic. What I have come to learn is that a person can have a strong work ethic, that does not mean that they will give their BEST. They really are very different.

I can go into work every day, on time, never call out sick, volunteer for overtime, make minimal errors, and go home. That can be construed as good work ethic because I’m dependable, I’m trustworthy, and I am productive.

Conversely, I can rise every morning with thanksgiving in my heart, and purpose in my mind. I can go in everyday...early to ensure I am not late. I can perform my duties and help someone else with theirs. I can make suggestions to change processes and go above and beyond to assist my leadership in the execution of our team mission, and not just my own mission. I can double check every word to avoid risks and errors. I can tweak my signature block on my emails to be more polished. I can read about my profession, the industry, commit to expanding my knowledge professionally and personally.

The difference between the two may seem very simple, however I would like to call it operating in EXCELLENCE!!

You see, God has called each and every one of us to operate in EXCELLENCE in everything we do. We want others to give us their best, we want God to give us His best, so we should operate in Excellence no matter what the task.

What I have found is if you operate in EXCELLENCE as your standard, as the mandated requirement, accepting nothing less, tasks will become easier, days will become more joyful, and life’s victories will be more abundant! It will be what my Pastor used to call “sweatless” victories! Without a doubt, if you sow EXCELLENCE, you will reap EXCELLENCE!! It’s a biblical principle!!!

Some like to operate in excellence, but only in certain situations. What I have found is when EXCELLENCE is in Operation, you will draw people of EXCELLENCE. One can’t afford to be selective with our execution of EXCELLENCE...give it all the time!!

When EXCELLENCE is in Operation, you will be called upon for tasks that may be unfamiliar, however because EXCELLENCE is your standard, the trust extended for that task will propel you to succeed.

EXCELLENCE will ELEVATE you and create INCREASE your life!!! Trust me!! EXCELLENCE IS the STANDARD!!

Commit to make EXCELLENCE the standard in your life, it will change the way life looks—it worked for me!!

The world is waiting….