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“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal…a commitment to excellence…that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Mario Andretti
There was something about this waitress that stood out. She greeted us with a smile, pulled my chair out for me, promptly took our order, and doted on us throughout the meal. She even brought us our check before we had to ask for it! She was different, a cut above the rest, above average. It did not matter to her that this job was nothing more than the means to attaining her goal of becoming a doctor.
What motivates a person to become of vessel of excellence? Gary Smalley says that, “Real and lasting motivation is motivation that comes from within.” Do you desire excellence in your life but believe you are not intelligent, educated, or talented enough to be above average? Excellence is not perfection, winning, or achievement. It is doing your very best at whatever God has called you to do, and it requires setting goals, striving for quality, and stretching yourself.
In July of 2002, American adventurer Steve Fossett became the first to achieve solo circumnavigation of the world in a hot air balloon. When interviewed, a close friend of Fossett’s said this, “Steve possesses the two qualities necessary for reaching one’s goals: persistence and determination.” Like the persistent widow in Luke 18, are you determined not to give up on your objectives? Hebrews 12:1 exhorts us to “…run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Remember, Steve Fossett had unsuccessfully attempted the global balloon flight five times (once almost costing him his life) before completing his mission.
Don’t set limitations to what you will do. Author Tim Hansel states that, “One of the greatest sins a Christian can commit against God, against the Holy Spirit, and against his fellowman is the sin of unreached potential.” So work hard, dream big, and serve your God with the excellence He deserves!
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