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**Ann** · 06-02-2006, 06:05 AM

Be exceptional

If you want to be exceptional, then be the exception. Forget about what most people would do in a given situation, and do what is best, what is right, what makes the most positive contribution.

Exceptional performance is the result of exceptional thinking. Instead of merely reacting to circumstances and events, use the awesome power of your mind to develop a thoughtful, effective response.

To be exceptional, be yourself. You have something valuable and original to contribute to every situation.

Exceptional accomplishments are authentic accomplishments. Allow your priorities and your actions to be based on the values, purposes and vision of life that you feel most intensely at the center of your being.

Exceptional performance is meaningful performance. Look beyond the temporary and superficial, and put your energy into creating lasting value that serves a real purpose.

You were born to be exceptional, to blaze a trail into territory where no one has ever gone before. Choose today, and every day, to let your own unique, exceptional light shine brightly for all to see.

-- Ralph Marston

**Ann** · 06-02-2006, 06:07 AM

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You were born to be exceptional, to blaze a trail into territory where no one has ever gone before. Choose today, and every day, to let your own unique, exceptional light shine brightly for all to see

Amen to that, let it shine!!

leviathon · 06-02-2006, 08:53 AM

That is most inspiring Anne, thank you for sharing this. I am saving it and printing two copies. One for my fridge and one for the visor in my jeep. I will endevour to read it daily.

Thanks, Levi

Grimnar · 06-02-2006, 03:07 PM

Good post.

I have a story to relate so maybe I'll do that later.

06-02-2006, 06:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Be Exceptional Be exceptional If you want to be exceptional, then be the exception. Forget about what most people would do in a given situation, and do what is best, what is right, what makes the most positive contribution. Exceptional performance is the result of exceptional thinking. Instead of merely reacting to circumstances and events, use the awesome power of your mind to develop a thoughtful, effective response. To be exceptional, be yourself. You have something valuable and original to contribute to every situation. Exceptional accomplishments are authentic accomplishments. Allow your priorities and your actions to be based on the values, purposes and vision of life that you feel most intensely at the center of your being. Exceptional performance is meaningful performance. Look beyond the temporary and superficial, and put your energy into creating lasting value that serves a real purpose. You were born to be exceptional, to blaze a trail into territory where no one has ever gone before. Choose today, and every day, to let your own unique, exceptional light shine brightly for all to see. -- Ralph Marston __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

06-02-2006, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
leviathon Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somwhere over the rainbow Posts: 1,176	That is most inspiring Anne, thank you for sharing this. I am saving it and printing two copies. One for my fridge and one for the visor in my jeep. I will endevour to read it daily. Thanks, Levi __________________ Hope springs eternal!

06-02-2006, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grimnar I bite. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 498	Good post. I have a story to relate so maybe I'll do that later. __________________ Sometimes, perhaps most of the time, surviving in life is about not doing what we want to do but rather doing what we need to do.

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