any one of us from excellence is fear,
and the opposite of fear is faith.
I am careful not to confuse
excellence with perfection.
Excellence I can reach for,
perfection is God’s business.
~ Michael J. Fox ~
True excellence is achieved by performing
to the best of one’s ability,
with confidence and intelligence,
in a manner which benefits others.
We are human, after all,
and needn’t strive for unattainable perfection.
Excellence, however, is within our grasp.
Today, let us reach for excellence
in all that we do.
Let us allow the light
that is our potential to shine.
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Striving for excellence motivates you;
striving for perfection is demoralizing.
~ Dr. Harriet Braiker ~
To identify our strengths and fully utilize them
in order to achieve excellence in our fields...
that is the pinnacle of human achievement.
Those who seek more...
who strive for perfection...
are left wanting
in the wake of their own humanity.
Today, let us be aware
of our strengths and potential.
Let us reach for excellence
while realizing our own limitations.