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Grow Your Business, Enjoy Your Life!
Achieving ExcellenceSteve Smith
March 19, 2014
ExcellenceThe state or quality of being
exceptionally good
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence”
― Vince Lombardi
How do you achieve excellence?
Achieving Excellence: Principle #1
Do what you love:
• Is it something you believe in?• Why is it important to pursue excellence in this area?
Achieving Excellence: Principle #2
Be clear about what you want to be known for:
The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”
― Socrates
Achieving Excellence: Principle #3
Embrace ‘excellence’ in everything you do:• Be purposeful• Practice continually• Establish rituals
10,000 hrsTime required to become an expert
- Andres Ericsson
Achieving Excellence: Principle #4
Be committed to the journey
Be confidentBe committed
Be relentless in your pursuits
Achieving Excellence: Principle #5
Become a master at goal setting and planning
• Hone your focus• Be clear about what you want
Achieving Excellence: Principle #6
Be willing to do the hard work:• Significant break-throughs happen when you overcome adversity
Achieving Excellence: Principle #7
Seek expert feedback inmoderate doses:
• Find trusted sources• Own the decisions you make
Achieving Excellence: Principle #8
Create an inspiration strategy:
• Find mentors/ role models• Take renewal breaks
Achieving Excellence: Principle #9
Be a student of your profession:
• Be willing to change your mindset• Focus on what benefits your clients
Achieving Excellence: Principle #10
Seize the moment!
• Maximize the potential of every situation• Be adaptive
When you are on the road to Achieving Excellence
You know it
You feel it
You own it
Others want you for it
Steve SmithPresidentGrowthSource Coachingwww.GrowthSourceCoaching.com
Be Excellent!
Your Success Matters
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