I’ve heard that true competition is with oneself…BUT:  If we’re too easy on ourselves, then we won’t be strong enough to provide/care for others.  If I’m not up to par, it’s unacceptable to take twenty years to improve by a minute fraction, especially if others depend on me. So when competing with myself, I try…

Accomplishment is reachable by following the structures/ways that others perceive as leading to value. Greatness however, entails creating or changing the perception of “value” itself.

I suspect the Universe notices effort before people do.  So even if nobody pays attention to my projects, I still act the professional.  I show up on time, I do the work I’ve assigned myself, and if something’s not functional I ditch it. Before I ask for outside acknowledgement as a professional, I seek to show…

The honed spirit has cultivated the ability to enjoy all things, and get entangled by none of them. Q:  How often does a “once-in-a-lifetime” event occur? A:  Every single moment.