BEING THE B.E.S.T.
A motivational article by Jim Stovall
In our society, we revere those who are the best at what they do. Chants of "We're #1" are heard frequently. You will never hear, "We're #2," or "We're not great, but we're better than we were last year." If we want to be the best at whatever we do, we've got to break it down into its individual components.
"B" is for Balance. It is the element that keeps our lives stable. We've all heard about superstar athletes, multi-millionaires, and movie stars who wreck their health or family relationships in their quest for greatness. No matter how much we achieve in one area of our life, if we lose the overall perspective that we are many-faceted beings, we can never be successful.
"E" is for Enthusiasm. This is the first thing we receive when we enter this world as the doctor slaps us on the backside, and the last thing we give up before they close the coffin lid. I have had the privilege of interviewing superstars from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and politics. The one thing that each of these individuals has in common is a tremendous passion or enthusiasm for what they do. If you don't feel that kind of daily passion, as you pursue your life goals, you need to either get a new career or a new attitude about the career you currently have.
"S" is for Single-mindedness. This is the ability to focus on one thing at a time. This does not mean we are one-dimensional in our lives. It simply means, when we are working, we work; when we are playing, we play; and any other task we choose to undertake receives our total attention and focus.
"T" is for Tenacity. This is the one element that will always result in eventual success. As a blind person, I could hit a baseball thrown by the best pitcher in the major league if you would let me keep trying until I succeed. The immortal message from Winston Churchill echoes down through the years, "Never, never, never, never, never give in."
Go out and be the B.E.S.T. Today is the day!
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