Quotes about Excellence

I just feel like if I push myself and I kill myself, then I have self-discipline within myself. That's how you turn into a true pro.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Whenever you want to cheer yourself up, consider the good qualities of your companions, for example, the energy of one, the modesty of another, the generosity of yet another, and some other quality of another; for nothing cheers the heart as much as the images of excellence reflected in the character of our companions, all brought before us as fully as possible. Therefore, keep these images ready at hand.

Bill Gates' Success Factors for Microsoft 1. Long-term Approach 2. Passion for Products and Technology 3. Teamwork 4. Results 5. Customer Feedback 6. Individual Excellence

Since day one, since the first time I touched the pen, I wanted to be the best at what I do.

Life's too short to fight the forces of change. Life's too short to hate what you do all day. Life's way too short to make mediocre stuff.

Mediocre is merely a failed attempt to be really good.

The next time you catch yourself being average when you feel like quitting, realize that you have only two good choices: Quit or be exceptional. Average is for losers.

Great work is not created for everyone. If it were, it would be average work.

On top of this, if you do great work you gain the reward of knowing you're doing great work. Your day snaps into alignment with your dreams, and you no longer have to pretend you're mediocre. You're free to contribute.

Sometimes, we're so focused on being consistent that we also lower the bar on amazing.

You really can't try to do everything, especially if you intend to be the best in the world.