“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives — choice, not chance, determines your destiny.”
― Aristotle
Excellence is not difficult to understand, it really boils down to the formation of new neural connections in your brain through consistent action. Easier said than done. Excellence requires a literal, ever-evolving, “new you”.
The first time I grabbed a book to learn german, it was exciting. From the 3rd time to the 30th time, however, it was hard. I forced myself to wake up 45 minutes earlier than usual before going to school to open the damn grammar book while half asleep and studying it until the 30-minute session was over. I knew I wouldn’t do it at any other time other than first thing in the morning.
When I finished the 30-minute session, I felt really, really good. Learning is addicting. The 45th session draws you in like the smell of your mom’s food. I did not longer open the book dreading the constant reminder of: “you’re not good enough”, but rather because I was genuinely interested in knowing what happened to Harry Potter next. By that point, I had…
