{"id":1254,"date":"2022-02-21T19:56:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T19:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.degencpa-titan.com\/test\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2022-02-21T19:56:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T19:56:53","slug":"excellence-is-never-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.degencpa-titan.com\/test\/excellence-is-never-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Excellence is Never an Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>&#8220;Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The above anonymous quote was displayed prominently in an office, where, oddly enough, it seemed to attract very little attention. In any case, it has made enough of an impression to invite a look at these words of wisdom and see where these words may apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When embarking on a road trip, unless a bout of aimless wandering around the country is the intent, it is essential to have a destination in mind and a map. Most people in the world are living someone else\u2019s agenda, which was obtained \u201cby default.\u201d Stated differently, most people are on a path of aimless wandering \u2013 much like a traveler without a specific destination or map. It would be most valuable to look at different areas or aspects of life and ask \u201cwhat is the intention here?\u201d Consider the areas of family, business, spiritual practice, financial means, retirement, education, self development, health, and social interaction. Most people, by their own admission, are not living fully actualized lives and full potential. One main cause is a lack of clear and focused intention and direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Without clear direction, \u201csincere effort\u201d is impossible. Perhaps effort becomes sincere when clear intention is established. Most people merely do an adequate job of trying whatever it is they\u2019re doing because they are relatively un-inspired by the task. Sincere effort stems from high intention. It flows naturally. Look at the areas of life where one is just \u201changing out\u201d or \u201cclocking time.\u201d This indicates insincere effort \u2013 an opportunity to create a more focused and clear intention!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As humans we tend to see in purely linear \u201ccause and effect\u201d terms. \u201cWhen given lemons, make lemonade\u201d is certainly simplistic, but most people who are successful have had to become adept at taking some perceived challenge and using it as an opportunity for benefit, value and profit. This comes from introspection, the counsel of open minded and visionary people (of which there are few).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each of these steps, when applied, provides opportunity, challenge, impact and benefit. With these steps in mind, it is a matter of will to trade in mediocrity for excellence!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Eric S. Degen, CPA Titan Accountancy, LLC<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>discover the advantages of excellence<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.degencpa-titan.com\/test\/test\/test\">www.degencpa-titan.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.&#8221; The above anonymous quote was displayed prominently in an office, where, oddly enough, it seemed to attract very little attention. 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