Excellence
I often wonder what makes some people stand out of the crowd. When do they realize that it is better to leave the warmth of herds, the safety of anonymity, the ho-hums of lassitude, the elations of irresponsibility, the tranquilities of aimlessness, the buoyancy of freedom and all the temptations of mediocrity. When do they decide to embrace the solitudes of success, the scrutinies of public eyes, the boredom of single-mindedness, the burdens of responsibilities, the obligations of power, the slavery of ambitions, the gracelessnesses of passion, the fatigues of perseverance and all the perils of excellence. When do they determine to disregard the ordinary and start toiling for that "extra" in extra-ordinary. And when they recognize that being average is being stagnant then do they also know then that excellence is nothing but a moving target and knowing this do they really choose without a second thought to move on for this elusive endless journey. I salute their ...