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Excellence is the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

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EXCELLENCE

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Jim Thorpe didn’t excel in just one sport, but in many, making a name for himself in track and field, professional basketball and football, as well as major league baseball. In 1999 the Associated ...

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Heroes

Excellence Hero: Gerard

Submitted by Frank G. Anton Gerry V. Radice, born December 9, 1918, is the oldest child in a family of four children. Mr. Radice grew up in Chicago. Taylor Street. Hyde park. Attended DePaul University. Joined Illinois National Guard. Federalized into US Army September, 1940... Read more

Excellence Hero: Steve

Submitted by Marco Steve Jobs is my hero because with his technology, our world wouldn't be as advanced as it is today. With his products, we have the privilege of fast communication and work ethics. I really enjoy his products even though he has passed it doesn't m... Read more
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Personal Stories

Signing Off

Submitted by Anonymous My Dad was the last of the craftsman - while other's added workers to take on bigger jobs, Dad remained a "business" unto himself, painting homes and hanging wallpaper to the best of his decades of experience. Many times I would be invited to t... Read more
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EXCELLENCE

Quotes
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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
Aristotle Philosopher (384-322);
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If you are content with the best you have done, you will never become the best you can be.
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Excellence is never an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.
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One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.
Maya Angelou Poet, Dancer, Producer, Playwright, Director, Author (born 1928);
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What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of a human being, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the wrongs of the injured.
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EXCELLENCE

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Jim Thorpe - Excellence

Jim Thorpe, an All-American and Native American, raised the bar for every American by encouraging us to pursue excellence.

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Anderson 3 months ago from Colatina, ES - Brasil
To make it worse if I do better? Pesgunta always do that, we must seek excellence.
Tamara Davis 9 months ago from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Excellence is the quality of hard work, which helps you to continue to set higher standards.
Derek Wladischkin 10 months ago from Michigan
I agree with, and strive for, the promotion and acceptance of the values that the site endorses.
Bakare Moses 12 months ago from Lagos, Nigeria.
Excellence is the product of a conscious effort of hard work, diligence, perseverance, and consistency to stand out on an act, which when seen can be respected, admired, and can be emulated by others.
Deborah 12 months ago from Lagos,Nigeria
Excellence is a motivator that brings out the best in you.
Bruce Willingham about 1 year ago from Warner Robins Ga
Excellence is the process of getting better.
Keith almost 2 years ago from China
Excellence is a kind of attitude. Not burden.
Mark Shulkosky about 2 years ago from Saint Marys, PA
Excellence is a standard not a goal.
Ryan Record over 2 years ago from Indiana
Inspiring others to be excellent starts with a mindset to be excellent yourself.
Smith L. Galusha almost 3 years ago from Mabelvale, AR
I think you all are doing a FANTASTIC job. I look forward to your TV spots, they are all so touching and moving. My wife and I try to pick out the one we like the best and every time you all come out with a new spot it is it and then you come out with one that is even better. Please; please keep up the great work. Smitty
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The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder. And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.