“If a thing seems to you worth working for at all, if it appears to you of moment enough to challenge any effort, then put into what you do all the enthusiasm of which you are capable, regardless of criticism.”
–Orison Swett Marden
Orison Swett Marden (founder of SUCCESS magazine) wrote at the end of the 19th century, but his words are just as relevant in the 21st. I turn to him often for inspiration.
A favorite verse in the bible is: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10, NIV). Another way of saying this is “leave it all in this room”—something I try to remind myself each day.
Part of our morning growth preparation should include the self-talk and the plan to be (extra)ordinary each day. Plan it and “put into what you do all the enthusiasm of which you are capable”.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!