~tasha~
Age: 124
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1. Natural Talent
Know Your Brilliance!
An uncut diamond has a wealth of unrealized possibility and brilliance. The
beauty inherent in the diamond beckons us to develop its potential. Likewise, we
are at our best when we develop our natural talent. Know your brilliance and
learn to become it every day.
2. Invest in your success.
Life rewards those who are invested in their success. If you're ambivalent about
what you really want, you won't get what's most important. Let what ever it is
you're striving for mean something to you! Don't stay stuck if you're not happy
or making progress. Invest in your success so you're completely passionate and
motivated towards realizing your dream. Believe in your dream and you'll be
invested in the creation of your success.
3. Integrity
When you have integrity, your word means something. If people can't depend on
your word, integrity's lacking. If your actions aren't aligned with your words,
a disconnect occurs � this disconnect then compromises your integrity.
Integrity is the quality of being complete and undivided & living from "what's
right." Live life so that you are always in a state of integrity.
4. Passion
Passion is that which deeply moves us. It's the fire from within and that which
motivates us. Passion deeply stirs us and compels us into action. Passion gives
us the ability to be touched, moved and inspired. Passion is at the core of
excellence � tap into yours and let it guide your
vision!
5. High Standards
Excellence implies striving for quality. Standards of excellence are those that
are flawless and impeccable. Do you complete work? Do you surround yourself with
people who nourish your spirit and intellect? Do you address discrepancies or
concerns on the spot? Good isn't enough; we need to exceed expectations and
continually raise the bar for excellence. In this way, quality is continually
generated.
6. Creativity and Innovation
Creativity and innovation require openness and questioning. The belief that
anything's possible paves the way for creative thinking. *Outside of the box*
thinking produces innovation, and what company doesn't want to be at the
forefront of innovation? Creativity and innovation require a boldness to play
and discover... to be comfortable enough to admit that one doesn't know the
answers. It's in the openness to not knowing the answers that allow creativity
and innovation to be born.
7. Self Awareness
Self-awareness, particularly about the supports and structures that bring out
our best, is key. Lacking self-awareness is like stumbling in the dark - one
randomly bumps into what one is looking for. Contrast this to knowing exactly
the supports and structures that support you. With self-awareness, one is able
to get oneself *into the zone* with precision and accuracy. Pay attention and
observe yourself to enhance your self-awareness skills.
8. Commitment
Commitment implies a willingness and a *stick-to-it- ness.* If one is committed,
one's support is uncompromising and unending. One is willing to do anything in
support of the commitment. Commitment drives us and anchors us during
challenging times. Commitment enables us to maintain a high degree of
perseverance. Commitment opens the door to self-mastery and excellence.
9. Showing Up
It doesn't matter HOW we show up, what matters is THAT we show up. Day after
day, step after step. Don't let temporary obstacles keep you from showing up on
a day to day basis. Pace yourself like an athlete and learn to develop new
habits by incorporating the behavior on a day to day to day basis. Show up no
matter what, and you'll gain stability and forward momentum as you move your
vision forward.
10. Contribution
Looking back, what do you want the memories of your life to be? Excellence isn't
solely about success, measured by how much money or notoriety we gain. Success
is definitely not excellence if we've stomped on people en route to our goals!
Excellence is about contributing our best to the world while evoking others to
do the same. It's about understanding our place and making our mark in the
world, as we attempt to make it a better place.
Excellence is about contribution and honouring others as we move forward towards
our vision. Excellence lies in the hearts of all who evoke it in others by
mentoring, supporting, exemplifying and giving back
