They infuriate you.<\/p>\n
Make you green with envy.<\/p>\n
And every time you hear about their latest achievement, something in you dies.<\/p>\n
They always got the best grades. Their boss loves them. As for athletic prowess, you dare not even look.<\/p>\n
Yes, don\u2019t you just hate those people who excel at everything?<\/strong><\/p>\n You want to put on a brave face and say to yourself that it doesn\u2019t really matter if others are achieving so much more than you. Performing at a whole different level to you.<\/p>\n And here you are stuck in your world of never-ending mediocrity.<\/p>\n Oh, why is life so unfair?<\/p>\n So what do you do?<\/p>\n Is there any hope for you?<\/p>\n Will you ever eat at the top table?<\/p>\n I too felt like this once.<\/p>\n I was a cocky young guy who thought he knew it all. I was smarter than everyone else. Of course, I knew best.<\/p>\n And yet others who I considered to be far inferior to me were getting on in life and in their career. Leaving me behind on my high horse.<\/p>\n And it killed me daily from the inside.<\/p>\n Just what the hell was going on? Were they just smarter than me?<\/p>\n What was their secret sauce?<\/p>\n Was it magic?<\/p>\n Then one day, I had a wake-up call. A painful wake-up call.<\/strong><\/p>\n A friend took me to one side and gave me a furious and fearful pep call which changed my life forever. He scared the living daylights out of me, but I thanked him afterwards for his straight-talking.<\/p>\n He told me what I had suspected deep down all along\u200a\u2014\u200aI was just not pushing myself enough. I was content to be mediocre.<\/p>\n These guys were not smoking some crazy weed to excel so much.<\/p>\n They were no smarter than me.<\/p>\n They were simply smarter in using what gifts they had\u200a\u2014\u200aand unlike me, they were applying themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, they were working their backsides off. Whilst I simply poo-pooed them. And pissed on their parade.<\/p>\n At first, I was angry with my friend. I always know best, so how dare he lecture me.<\/p>\n But deep down I knew he was right. It was time to eat some humble pie. And to buckle up and get my arse in gear.<\/p>\n It was time to work my arse off. And to FOCUS on excellence.<\/strong><\/p>\n And it was also time for me to focus on excellence rather than perfection.<\/p>\n It was so obvious that I felt stupid for not having seen this much sooner.<\/p>\n The secret to proficiency and indeed the secret sauce for success in life was to develop a mindset of excellence.<\/p>\n I then remembered all the times in my life I had been excellent. Even brilliant.<\/p>\n The time when I wrote and published a best-selling book in just 6 weeks. And the time I took part in my first marathon with virtually no training.<\/p>\n The list was actually quite long and impressive.<\/p>\n You too have excelled so much already in your life. Have a quick look at your own life and recollect the times you have rocked it.<\/p>\n So you already know you can excel and be the best\u200a\u2014\u200abut only when you choose to put your mind to it.<\/p>\n \u201c<\/em>Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well\u201d\u200a\u2014\u200a<\/em>John W Gardiner<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n You already have everything you need to become excellent in your chosen area.<\/p>\n You too can be the boss\u2019s favourite.<\/p>\n You too can strut your stuff on the court.<\/p>\n You too can develop the mindset for excellence.<\/p>\n Also, know that it\u2019s not your fault you haven\u2019t yet excelled as much as you would have liked. No one taught you how.<\/p>\n But now you can. You just have to apply these key strategies:-<\/p>\n Single-minded attention to one activity for a prolonged period of time will radically change your life.<\/p>\n So focus on completing one thing at a time.<\/p>\n Plan your time so that you can give each task its due undivided attention.<\/p>\n Block out any distractions such as Social Media, notifications, TV, mobile, emails, visitors and so on.<\/p>\n Ask yourself\u200a\u2014\u200awhat is important, your goal or the distraction?<\/p>\n Some people have a fixed mindset. They wallow in their life always being a drudgery and their cursed fate and bad luck.<\/p>\n Oh, life is so unfair for them.<\/p>\n But you no longer need to live with your sob story.<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to create your new story of excellence.<\/p>\n You can develop a can-do attitude instead. Anything is possible.<\/p>\n A fixed mindset is not for you as you now have a growth mindset.<\/p>\n With your growth mindset, you can now look for smarter ways of doing things. Focus on incremental growth, no matter how small.<\/p>\n Superman was smart, even though he wore his underwear inside out. And he could also fly\u200a\u2014\u200aand now so can you.<\/p>\n Always give more than is expected of you.<\/p>\n Most people cut corners but from today onwards, you doing shoddy work is a thing of the past.<\/p>\n Give much more than is expected of you. Over-deliver with a smile.<\/p>\n Bring a service mindset to everything you do\u200a\u2014\u200aand see how your results improve.<\/p>\n Look at every situation in terms of the value you can add. Do things faster, better, and even more cheerfully for everyone in your life\u200a\u2014\u200acustomers, employer, family, friends, and for yourself.<\/p>\n Helping others regardless of what\u2019s in it for you, exceeding expectations and going that extra mile will set you apart from others.<\/p>\n Bring passion and energy into everything you do\u200a\u2014\u200aespecially what you do for a living.<\/p>\n Half-hearted attempts will ultimately show up as mediocrity.<\/p>\n Seek out those things you can get passionate about and use them to create excellence in your life.<\/p>\n Also, be totally committed to what you do, as excellence is only possible only with commitment.<\/p>\n Either find a way to become fully committed to what you\u2019re doing or find something else to do.<\/p>\n Once totally committed, you will be able to work around obstacles.<\/p>\n The moment you get truly committed, you\u2019ll find ways of learning quickly what needs to be done. And you\u2019ll find the right people to help you.<\/p>\n By the way, asking for help is perfectly okay. Allow others to help you excel.<\/p>\n Challenge yourself to excel all the time. This will help you build your confidence and competence.<\/p>\n What can you improve on today that you did yesterday?<\/p>\n The person you become in the pursuit of your dream is worth even more than the achievement of that dream.<\/p>\n What can you improve on today that you did yesterday?<\/strong><\/p>\n Aim high and push to be your absolute best, and then go even beyond that\u200a\u2014\u200ayou are capable of far more than you think!<\/p>\n At the same time, be realistic\u200a\u2014\u200adon\u2019t set your sights so high that you have no way of reaching your goal.<\/p>\n If I am afraid of doing something, I just have to do it! And I usually manage to do it\u200a\u2014\u200aand now so can you\u2026<\/p>\n By expecting the best from others, you are more likely to get the best from them.<\/p>\n Most important of all, expect the best from yourself.<\/p>\n Become aware of your constant self-talk. Yes, that self-talk.<\/p>\n Talk to yourself in more positive terms\u200a\u2014\u200aand lessen the negative self-talk.<\/p>\n So many times you might have left a task unfinished.<\/p>\n The initial excitement wanes and you get bored or simply can\u2019t be bothered.<\/p>\n We have all been there.<\/p>\n But just a little more effort to finish the task will bring big results.<\/p>\n Conversely, only ever start what you know you can finish.<\/strong><\/p>\n Also, do it right the first time and save yourself a lot of time in not having to go back and fix it later.<\/p>\n Be careful not to aim for perfection. So many people strive for perfection\u200a\u2014\u200aand end up never starting and not doing anything!<\/p>\n Always strive for excellence, not perfection.<\/p>\n Everything you do matters.<\/p>\n A life of excellence comes from continually making a contribution to others.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t save the whole world single-handedly (not yet anyway) and though we can\u2019t all be a Gandhi or a Mandela, you can certainly make a difference to one person at a time. So look for ways to contribute.<\/p>\n Ask yourself what special skill or knowledge do you have, that can solve a problem or make the best of a situation?<\/p>\n Knowing that you count will shift your mindset to one of excellence and service.<\/p>\n To live a life of excellence, you need to look after your engine\u200a\u2014\u200athe only one you have.<\/p>\n So it\u2019s time for you to take extreme self-care.<\/p>\n Only by being in top physical and mental state can you have the energy, drive and vitality to excel.<\/p>\n Take regular breaks\u200a\u2014\u200awork diligently whilst you are at it, but after that put it aside.<\/p>\n Have regular vacations and use that time to reflect on bringing even more excellence into your life.<\/p>\n Remember to eat healthy to get and stay healthy.<\/p>\n You have been through so many experiences in your life already, some which you might even class as negative.<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to reframe them.<\/p>\n Every situation you have been through has a learning opportunity\u200a\u2014\u200asee problems and obstacles as opportunities to grow and excel.<\/p>\n Look around and appreciate excellence whenever you come across it and learn what you can learn from that.<\/p>\n Look for ways of learning from others. Ask questions of others. There is no shame in not knowing something\u200a\u2014\u200athere are no stupid questions.<\/p>\n See any criticism as a beautiful gift of feedback.<\/p>\n You have access now to so much knowledge and tools online. It\u2019s a no-brainer really\u200a\u2014\u200ayou can learn and develop any skill you choose.<\/p>\n So there you have it\u200a\u2014\u200ayou need no longer hide and squirm around your high-performing and super-achieving friends.<\/p>\n A mindset focused on striving for excellence will transform your life.<\/p>\n No longer do you need to compare yourself with others. You only need to challenge yourself daily to improve and grow.<\/p>\n Living a life of excellence is not difficult, it\u2019s all about you adopting the right mindset.<\/strong><\/p>\n Simply decide right now to give everything you do your best shot\u200a\u2014\u200aand you will be amazed and astounded with what life gives you back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" They infuriate you. Make you green with envy. And every time you hear about their latest achievement, something in you dies. They always got the best grades. Their boss loves them. As for athletic prowess, you dare not even look. Yes, don\u2019t you just hate those people who excel at everything? You want to put […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"They infuriate you.\r\n\r\nMake you green with envy.\r\n\r\nAnd every time you hear about their latest achievement, something in you dies.\r\n\r\nThey always got the best grades. Their boss loves them. As for athletic prowess, you dare not even look.\r\n\r\nYes, don\u2019t you just hate those people who excel at everything?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYou want to put on a brave face and say to yourself that it doesn\u2019t really matter if others are achieving so much more than you. Performing at a whole different level to you.\r\n\r\nAnd here you are stuck in your world of never-ending mediocrity.\r\n\r\nOh, why is life so unfair?\r\n\r\nSo what do you do?\r\n\r\nIs there any hope for you?\r\n\r\nWill you ever eat at the top table?\r\n\r\nI too felt like this once.\r\nThe Cocky Young Guy Who Learnt to Eat Humble\u00a0Pie<\/h3>\n
Time to Get Smug about Your Own Moments of Excellence<\/h3>\n
1. Focus, Focus,\u00a0Focus<\/h3>\n
2. Put on Your Superman Cape -and Start\u00a0Flying<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Go the Extra\u00a0Mile<\/h3>\n
4. Bring Sizzle into Everything You\u00a0Do<\/h3>\n
5. Challenge Yourself\u00a0Daily<\/h3>\n
6. Expect the Best of Everyone Around\u00a0You<\/h3>\n
7. Always Follow Through and Follow\u00a0Up<\/h3>\n
8. Believe in What You\u00a0do<\/h3>\n
9. Take Care of Your Rolls\u00a0Royce<\/h3>\n
10. Become a Leech for Knowledge<\/h3>\n
Start Living a Life of Excellence from\u00a0Today<\/h3>\n
The Cocky Young Guy Who Learnt to Eat Humble\u00a0Pie<\/h3>\r\nI was a cocky young guy who thought he knew it all. I was smarter than everyone else. Of course, I knew best.\r\n\r\nAnd yet others who I considered to be far inferior to me were getting on in life and in their career. Leaving me behind on my high horse.\r\n\r\nAnd it killed me daily from the inside.\r\n\r\nJust what the hell was going on? Were they just smarter than me?\r\n\r\nWhat was their secret sauce?\r\n\r\nWas it magic?\r\n\r\nThen one day, I had a wake-up call. A painful wake-up call.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA friend took me to one side and gave me a furious and fearful pep call which changed my life forever. He scared the living daylights out of me, but I thanked him afterwards for his straight-talking.\r\n\r\nHe told me what I had suspected deep down all along\u200a\u2014\u200aI was just not pushing myself enough. I was content to be mediocre.\r\n\r\nThese guys were not smoking some crazy weed to excel so much.\r\n\r\nThey were no smarter than me.\r\n\r\nThey were simply smarter in using what gifts they had\u200a\u2014\u200aand unlike me, they were applying themselves.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYes, they were working their backsides off. Whilst I simply poo-pooed them. And pissed on their parade.\r\n\r\nAt first, I was angry with my friend. I always know best, so how dare he lecture me.\r\n\r\nBut deep down I knew he was right. It was time to eat some humble pie. And to buckle up and get my arse in gear.\r\n\r\nIt was time to work my arse off. And to FOCUS on excellence.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd it was also time for me to focus on excellence rather than perfection.\r\n\r\nIt was so obvious that I felt stupid for not having seen this much sooner.\r\n\r\nThe secret to proficiency and indeed the secret sauce for success in life was to develop a mindset of excellence.\r\n
Time to Get Smug about Your Own Moments of Excellence<\/h3>\r\nI then remembered all the times in my life I had been excellent. Even brilliant.\r\n\r\nThe time when I wrote and published a best-selling book in just 6 weeks. And the time I took part in my first marathon with virtually no training.\r\n\r\nThe list was actually quite long and impressive.\r\n\r\nYou too have excelled so much already in your life. Have a quick look at your own life and recollect the times you have rocked it.\r\n\r\nSo you already know you can excel and be the best\u200a\u2014\u200abut only when you choose to put your mind to it.\r\n
\u201c<\/em>Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well\u201d\u200a\u2014\u200a<\/em>John W Gardiner<\/em><\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\nYou already have everything you need to become excellent in your chosen area.\r\n\r\nYou too can be the boss\u2019s favourite.\r\n\r\nYou too can strut your stuff on the court.\r\n\r\nYou too can develop the mindset for excellence.\r\n\r\nAlso, know that it\u2019s not your fault you haven\u2019t yet excelled as much as you would have liked. No one taught you how.\r\n\r\nBut now you can. You just have to apply these key strategies:-\r\n
1. Focus, Focus,\u00a0Focus<\/h3>\r\nSingle-minded attention to one activity for a prolonged period of time will radically change your life.\r\n\r\nSo focus on completing one thing at a time.\r\n\r\nPlan your time so that you can give each task its due undivided attention.\r\n\r\nBlock out any distractions such as Social Media, notifications, TV, mobile, emails, visitors and so on.\r\n\r\nAsk yourself\u200a\u2014\u200awhat is important, your goal or the distraction?\r\n
2. Put on Your Superman Cape -and Start\u00a0Flying<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nSome people have a fixed mindset. They wallow in their life always being a drudgery and their cursed fate and bad luck.\r\n\r\nOh, life is so unfair for them.\r\n\r\nBut you no longer need to live with your sob story.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s time to create your new story of excellence.\r\n\r\nYou can develop a can-do attitude instead. Anything is possible.\r\n\r\nA fixed mindset is not for you as you now have a growth mindset.\r\n\r\nWith your growth mindset, you can now look for smarter ways of doing things. Focus on incremental growth, no matter how small.\r\n\r\nSuperman was smart, even though he wore his underwear inside out. And he could also fly\u200a\u2014\u200aand now so can you.\r\n
3. Go the Extra\u00a0Mile<\/h3>\r\nAlways give more than is expected of you.\r\n\r\nMost people cut corners but from today onwards, you doing shoddy work is a thing of the past.\r\n\r\nGive much more than is expected of you. Over-deliver with a smile.\r\n\r\nBring a service mindset to everything you do\u200a\u2014\u200aand see how your results improve.\r\n\r\nLook at every situation in terms of the value you can add. Do things faster, better, and even more cheerfully for everyone in your life\u200a\u2014\u200acustomers, employer, family, friends, and for yourself.\r\n\r\nHelping others regardless of what\u2019s in it for you, exceeding expectations and going that extra mile will set you apart from others.\r\n
4. Bring Sizzle into Everything You\u00a0Do<\/h3>\r\nBring passion and energy into everything you do\u200a\u2014\u200aespecially what you do for a living.\r\n\r\nHalf-hearted attempts will ultimately show up as mediocrity.\r\n\r\nSeek out those things you can get passionate about and use them to create excellence in your life.\r\n\r\nAlso, be totally committed to what you do, as excellence is only possible only with commitment.\r\n\r\nEither find a way to become fully committed to what you\u2019re doing or find something else to do.\r\n\r\nOnce totally committed, you will be able to work around obstacles.\r\n\r\nThe moment you get truly committed, you\u2019ll find ways of learning quickly what needs to be done. And you\u2019ll find the right people to help you.\r\n\r\nBy the way, asking for help is perfectly okay. Allow others to help you excel.\r\n
5. Challenge Yourself\u00a0Daily<\/h3>\r\nChallenge yourself to excel all the time. This will help you build your confidence and competence.\r\n\r\nWhat can you improve on today that you did yesterday?\r\n\r\nThe person you become in the pursuit of your dream is worth even more than the achievement of that dream.\r\n\r\nWhat can you improve on today that you did yesterday?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim high and push to be your absolute best, and then go even beyond that\u200a\u2014\u200ayou are capable of far more than you think!\r\n\r\nAt the same time, be realistic\u200a\u2014\u200adon\u2019t set your sights so high that you have no way of reaching your goal.\r\n\r\nIf I am afraid of doing something, I just have to do it! And I usually manage to do it\u200a\u2014\u200aand now so can you\u2026\r\n
6. Expect the Best of Everyone Around\u00a0You<\/h3>\r\nBy expecting the best from others, you are more likely to get the best from them.\r\n\r\nMost important of all, expect the best from yourself.\r\n\r\nBecome aware of your constant self-talk. Yes, that self-talk.\r\n\r\nTalk to yourself in more positive terms\u200a\u2014\u200aand lessen the negative self-talk.\r\n
7. Always Follow Through and Follow\u00a0Up<\/h3>\r\nSo many times you might have left a task unfinished.\r\n\r\nThe initial excitement wanes and you get bored or simply can\u2019t be bothered.\r\n\r\nWe have all been there.\r\n\r\nBut just a little more effort to finish the task will bring big results.\r\n\r\nConversely, only ever start what you know you can finish.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAlso, do it right the first time and save yourself a lot of time in not having to go back and fix it later.\r\n\r\nBe careful not to aim for perfection. So many people strive for perfection\u200a\u2014\u200aand end up never starting and not doing anything!\r\n\r\nAlways strive for excellence, not perfection.\r\n
8. Believe in What You\u00a0do<\/h3>\r\nEverything you do matters.\r\n\r\nA life of excellence comes from continually making a contribution to others.\r\n\r\nYou can\u2019t save the whole world single-handedly (not yet anyway) and though we can\u2019t all be a Gandhi or a Mandela, you can certainly make a difference to one person at a time. So look for ways to contribute.\r\n\r\nAsk yourself what special skill or knowledge do you have, that can solve a problem or make the best of a situation?\r\n\r\nKnowing that you count will shift your mindset to one of excellence and service.\r\n
9. Take Care of Your Rolls\u00a0Royce<\/h3>\r\nTo live a life of excellence, you need to look after your engine\u200a\u2014\u200athe only one you have.\r\n\r\nSo it\u2019s time for you to take extreme self-care.\r\n\r\nOnly by being in top physical and mental state can you have the energy, drive and vitality to excel.\r\n\r\nTake regular breaks\u200a\u2014\u200awork diligently whilst you are at it, but after that put it aside.\r\n\r\nHave regular vacations and use that time to reflect on bringing even more excellence into your life.\r\n\r\nRemember to eat healthy to get and stay healthy.\r\n
10. Become a Leech for Knowledge<\/h3>\r\nYou have been through so many experiences in your life already, some which you might even class as negative.\r\n\r\nNow it\u2019s time to reframe them.\r\n\r\nEvery situation you have been through has a learning opportunity\u200a\u2014\u200asee problems and obstacles as opportunities to grow and excel.\r\n\r\nLook around and appreciate excellence whenever you come across it and learn what you can learn from that.\r\n\r\nLook for ways of learning from others. Ask questions of others. There is no shame in not knowing something\u200a\u2014\u200athere are no stupid questions.\r\n\r\nSee any criticism as a beautiful gift of feedback.\r\n\r\nYou have access now to so much knowledge and tools online. It\u2019s a no-brainer really\u200a\u2014\u200ayou can learn and develop any skill you choose.\r\n
Start Living a Life of Excellence from\u00a0Today<\/h3>\r\nSo there you have it\u200a\u2014\u200ayou need no longer hide and squirm around your high-performing and super-achieving friends.\r\n\r\nA mindset focused on striving for excellence will transform your life.\r\n\r\nNo longer do you need to compare yourself with others. You only need to challenge yourself daily to improve and grow.\r\n\r\nLiving a life of excellence is not difficult, it\u2019s all about you adopting the right mindset.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSimply decide right now to give everything you do your best shot\u200a\u2014\u200aand you will be amazed and astounded with what life gives you back.","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[27,19,24,14,26],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":328,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions\/328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makeithappenclub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}