Excellence is not an accident: it’s a choice!

And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel… (Daniel 1:19) Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. You have to condition yourself for it. Just because you are born again and have the Holy Spirit in you does not mean you should stop developing your character. The life of God […]
Excellence begins with perception

And he that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. (Proverbs 17:27) Excellence has a lot to do with how you see. Great people are able to perceive things that others may overlook. They don’t merely look at what is immediately before them; they are able to […]
Excellence is remaining teachable

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. (Proverbs 18:15) An excellent person remains teachable. One of the quickest ways to stop growing is to convince yourself that you already know enough. There is always something new to learn, something to understand more deeply, and something to improve. […]