Beyond Excellence

       We are always taught to do our best, and to be our best. Give your best shot, show your best smile, wear your best dress, or be the best in class. I have nothing against that, actually, I am one of those who really strive to be the best. I know you are, and you also did.

      According to the Dictionary, excel means to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.  But excel for me is just my name. Every person I came across with and ask for my name would question why it has been given to me. Others would say, it’s unique, some would ask if I am good at computer and the likes. I would only answer with a smile. As I grew up, I realized that it was actually hard to live by my name, but at the same time, it’s good to have it. I could say I owe a part of my life from my name, if it wasn’t excel, then maybe I am not forced to excel. I do not brag that I am excellent, what I only mean is that I tried to do my best with whatever task given. After finishing college with honors, I thought that was it, being the best in class. I thought I have already proven my name, but I am actually wrong.

        There are more things in life than being an honor student. When you finished college and finally got a work, you thought you could just sit down at your desk and do the job given. But then again I was wrong. There were pressures at work, you are young, you are an honor student, and you can do more than that. Therefore, you still have to excel, with that; I can’t run away from my name.

        On the other side, you were expected to earn, at first, only for yourself. However, the economy rises, the demand rises and the responsibility also rises. Thus, you are expected to provide for your family as well.  Again, I have nothing against that. It is our responsibility, our duty, and our purpose in life, to excel not just in school and in work, but in family as well.

        Until one night, in my solitude I have realized that to make things easy in my part, I would not think of living by my name, but going beyond that. That could be a little harder if you would think. But for me, going beyond means, inspiring others, not just to be excellent, but to share what you know, do what others cannot, give a little more, and go an extra mile. Just as Jim Stovall once said, only a life lived for others is a life lived worthwhile. And so I say, life is not just to excel, but to inspire. It isn’t enough that we are good, but it is way better if we do well, not only for ourselves but for others as well. Let us not be the best just to impress, but to inspire others to be the best as well. Let us not compete with the world, rather, let us complete the world. There could have been a lot more that we can do, but to simply inspire others could be a one great way to.

       Every day is a wonderful opportunity not just to live, but to inspire others as well. That is why I am choosing to share this short video clip of my inspirations in life. I hope you’ll find it one! Thank you for visiting my blog and enjoy viewing!