HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF
2007
When I began the LIVING ON
PURPOSE series in January of
2006, I suggested that the
first step in creating a
great and satisfying life is
to identify our values and
determine to pursue a path
that honours those. The
other day I was privileged
to hear a fantastic message
on some biblical virtues
that reminded me of this
opening statement and
decided to kick off this New
Year with a series to
explore these.
The virtue or value I'd like
to take a closer look at
today is EXCELLENCE.
So, what exactly is
excellence?
Excellence - as explained in
the World Dictionary - is a
state or quality of
excelling, and in my
estimations, means being the
best YOU you can be.
Not to be mistaken for
perfectionism, excellence is
not about:
* competing with others
* being driven mercilessly
from within to perform to
some kind of unrealistic
standard
* feeling and/or acting
superior
* being critical or
judgmental of those who
don't subscribe to the same
value or standard
* beating yourself up for
each mistake you might make
Instead, excellence is
about doing the best you can
in all areas of your life.
BEING EXCELLENT
An excellent leader
in a corporate and business
environment is one who leads
with energy and enthusiasm,
has a clear sense of
direction, is
forward-looking and has the
ability to inspire. S/he is
competent, open to personal
growth, to
listening/considering
other's points of view and
who is willing to change.
An excellent partner
is one who is not afraid of
intimacy and is willing to
invest in the relationship.
S/he is able to communicate
freely and with honesty,
empathy and wisdom, is
trustworthy and willing to
listen. S/he is motivated by
a desire to be understanding
and supportive and is able
to take responsibility for
him or herself within the
relationship context. S/he
has healthy boundaries,
appropriate assertiveness
skills and is committed to
the journey through the
difficult as well as the
happy times.
An excellent parent
is one who accepts their
children for who they are,
who provides a warm, safe
and supportive home
environment, is able to make
appropriate sacrifices for
the benefit of their family,
provides nurture, guidance
and healthy boundaries
within which exists the
freedom for each child to
develop their separate
identities, to safely make
mistakes and to learn and
grow.
An excellent friend
is one who is there for us,
who listens to us without
judgment, laughs and cries
with us and supports us in
the hour of need. S/he is
trustworthy, keeps our
confidences and is reliable.
S/he doesn't tear us down
but inspires, empowers and
believes in us.
Friendship is a two-way
street!
BECOMING THE MOST EXCELLENT
PERSON YOU CAN BE
To become the most
excellent person YOU can be,
do the following:
* Stretch yourself to reach
just a little further today
than you did yesterday.
* Give yourself permission
daily to step beyond your
comfort zone.
* Commit to personal,
relational, emotional and
spiritual growth.
* Develop an excitement
about learning.
* Don't be afraid of
criticism. Remember that
only dead fish swim with the
stream.
* Learn from your mistakes
and view them as stepping
stones to success.
* Develop moderation and
strive towards balance.
* Make yourself accountable
to a mentor, friend or
advisor.
* Regularly review your
personal progress.
Have fun in your pursuit
of excellence and be sure to
celebrate your successes!
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WORDS OF WISDOM
Definition of happiness: The
full use of your powers
along lines of excellence. (JF
Kennedy) *****************
There are no speed limits on
the road to excellence.(D.W.
Johnson) ****************
Don't be afraid to be
amazing.(A.O Irwin)
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