GO THE EXTRA MILE
Bare minimum is fast becoming acceptable in our world, it is one menace that is destroying standards in our societies. You cannot stand-out of the crowd by doing what others will normally do. The only way to stand-out is to go the extra mile. The difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary, is the extra mile. It is the commitment to push beyond what is required, to give more than expected, and to invest in excellence even when it is not necessary.
Going the extra mile is not just about our personal pursuit of success, excellence, and a better life, it is about what we do for others, and our reaction to their requests, desires, or pain. Taking the time to listen deeply to a friend in need, rather than nodding just to move on is going the extra mile for that friend. It is not always about grand gestures, it is about the quiet accumulation of effort that builds unbreakable momentum, and yields the desired results.
In all of man's endeavours, the extra mile is where the magic happens. It is the difference between a good job and a masterpiece, between surviving and thriving. Nothing beats the man in the extra mile, he has already separated himself from the crowd, there is no competition in the extra mile. The regular mile is already saturated, that is where everyone else is, but to make a difference you need to go beyond the regular mile.
When you exceed expectations, you don't just elevate your own results, you inspire those around you; you allow others to see the great possibilities that lie beyond the usual. The extra mile surely demands that you make sacrifices, it requires you to make tough choices in moments of doubts and uncertainty, it pushes you out of your comfort zone, and it definitely takes you to a better place. Go the extra mile.
To a better you, Kamikun John.
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