In Search Of Motivational Excellence

Pat Riley had once said, ‘Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better’. Excellence is not something that is thrust upon a person. It is a quality that evolves out of constant training and relentless striving to do one’s best in everything. Here are some tips for those in search of motivational excellence.

Steps To Motivational Excellence

The desire to excel can spur a person to tremendous achievements. Here are some ways to fulfill this:

• Be hungry for success : “Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal — a commitment to excellence — that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”–Mario Andretti. The starting point towards excellence is a burning hunger to do and be so. Without this, you will only end up making halfhearted efforts at best.
• Set proper goals : Set down concrete goals both long and short term. Set them down in every area of your life with a deadline against each. They should all be goals that you believe are for you and not something decided by others.
• Have your own personal hero : Select one person to admire. It should be someone connected to what you are working on. Look at the results he has achieved and use them as a benchmark to set your own. You can even aim higher than him. Also mingle with people in your immediate environment who are the best in your chosen field. Building on the experiences of others is always better than starting from scratch.
• Focus and persevere : Success comes through hard work. But it is more important to work smart. Do not waste time on unnecessary activity. Build a strategy to work by. Also, do not be deterred by unexpected hurdles. Be adaptable to change by not being rigid about your plans.
• Work on your personal wellbeing : Your physical, mental and emotional health is of utmost importance when it comes to achieving excellence. Eat healthy and sleep well. Plan your leisure with friends and family who make you feel happy and loved. You can never fight against the odds that you will face unless you feel hale and hearty.

If you desire to be successful, you have to strive for excellence in all that you do. As Thomas J. Watson said, “If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.”