Second Hand Excellence

I was reading two different books and this thought came across: Excellence can happen in an instant - not perfection, but excellence.

You can decide to be excellent in a second. If I determine I want to be excellent at beading and making jewelry, for instance, I can decide - I will be an excellent beader. And then I can do everything possible to make it happen:

  • take classes
  • ask questions of experienced beaders
  • watch experienced beaders at work
  • read books on beading
  • stay current on beading magazines
  • practice, practice, practice
  • have experienced beaders evaluate my work

The decision, the determination, happens in a second. The real work is just beginning.

Sun Tzu said: An instant can determine your success or failure.


3 Responses to “Second Hand Excellence”

  1. Mary Says:
    February 16th, 2006 at 8:11 pm

    http://www.kennewickcommunityed.org/crafts/crafts.html

    Did you see my new classes? I can send you a kit if you like. I have sold quite a few of the 23rd psalm on ebay. I have about 10 - 12 people in each class, it is a blast. Somehow beading is very soothing when you are feeling down.

    Love
    Mary

  2. Theresa Says:
    February 18th, 2006 at 7:45 am

    I really like “Naughty and Nice.” That is a great combination. I never would have thought of it.

    I took apart a turquoise and puka shell necklace dad had given me back in highschool and interlaced the turquoise chunks with silver and sponge coral. It’s fun and chunky.

  3. Mary Says:
    February 18th, 2006 at 2:06 pm

    I am glad you like that one, I will mail one off to you, it has a picture and the instructions. Hope you feel better soon.

    Love,
    Mary

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