The Irony of Excellence

Consistency is a comfort level that's makes you feel like the world is going to be okay, today. It's a constant struggle against human nature, the tendency to say that's good enough, or no one will notice, is the slippery slide towards average. I have always thought, what's the point of trying to build something,  whether it's a business, a club or an idea, and it just turns out to be mediocre....... It's just does not feel good. I am perfectly fine with failure, give it your best shot and if it does not work, dust yourself off and try again. Everyone loves someone who tries! Ironically not everyone loves someone who is successful, they always think they got to that place by doing something untoward. The idea that trust is not what you do when people are looking at you, but what you do when they are not. Many people have struggled and sacrificed whether for their children, other people's children, co-workers, parents, animals, sickly or troubled people and still they manage to be successful and humble. You never know if it was handed to someone or they fought hard for their beliefs, or gave an enormous amount back to the community and supported many ideas and livelihoods. These people set standards for us all to strive for and add civility to an otherwise chaotic life. Take a look around you, take a few minutes and look for the people who make a difference in your community and say thanks, I really appreciate the irony of excellence, because it's a thankless job.