In response to Wednesday’s blog entry, Best Practice To Live By #11, my mentor Ryan Mace provided some great insight from a life experience he had that clearly illustrates how we must raise our standards if we’re going to achieve greater goals.
The greatest danger is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it’s too low and we reach it!
– Michelangelo
A few months ago I was subjected to a speech from a self-proclaimed motivational speaker. This gentleman proceeded to tell the room that setting goals too high is not realistic and that if the goal isn’t achievable it’s just a dream! Hearing this I could not help but think that this is a recipe for mediocrity and disaster!
Take a moment and think about the greatest performances that you have ever witnessed. Do you think they were the result of what society deemed to be safe, realistic goal setting? Do you think it was the result of someone giving average energy and effort? Moreover, imagine a world where all goals were based upon what we perceived to be achievable at that very moment…
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be average! I will set the bar high! I will put in the energy and effort to make my goals a reality! I will demand more from life, and myself!
Make today better than yesterday, but not as great as tomorrow!
Ryan Mace resides in Tampa, FL and possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and a minor in Natural Medicine as well as comprehensive training in strength and conditioning. He serves as a health consultant and sales professional. Ryan is passionate about empowering individuals with the necessary knowledge to take control of their health, simplifying the complexities of the human body and guiding people through their quest for optimal health.
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Chris was kind enough to feature me in his blog yet once again. This is a quick read with a powerful message!
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Preach man! The sky is not the limit it should be ten galaxies past the next one with no end in sight. Belief creates reality.
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I’ve been saying that for years. A compelling vision of who you’ll will yourself to be, coupled with a flexible plan for success and willingness to evaluate/recalculate your steps – the pathway toward success most of us only dream of.
Accept mediocrity and you’ll always be mediocre.
Have a great week and thanks for reading/following my blog. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Chris
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