Be excellent.

"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results." -Anon

I am an optimist edged with realism. That mind frame keeps me grounded, otherwise I'd be wandering around the clouds. Nonetheless, I adopted the word "excellence" into my vocabulary as a way of life. I surround myself with excellent people and since you are your company, I am (by default) excellent. To simplify the power of optimism and excellence, I usually opt for the term "magic" to reason why good fortune strikes.

On Sunday, I was recovering from a long night and decided to go to a local coffee shop that I absolutely adore but do not frequent enough to be considered a regular. I paid for coffee, got lured by the sight of ice cream, and eventually became friends with the barista. 2 hours later, I'm being offered free refills, water bottles, blueberries, and strawberries. What a way to brighten up my Sunday. What can I say? It's magic.

So be excellent to people. You never know how they might help you. More importantly, be excellent to those least deserving of your excellence. That will make you excellent.