The Tools of Excellence: 11: The Personal Mantra

Man is a generalist. No harm in that: he/she is remarkably adept at adapting and to enhance this process has created a batch of tools which allows him/her to perform to the highest levels.

When push comes to shove, what are the essential Tools of Excellence?

11: The Personal Mantra

Sometimes you read something short and succinct and you think aahhh, yes! You get re-grounded. Things aren't so bad after all. We all need a personal mantra: something which when we re-read it we are reminded of our purpose and what we are trying to achieve. It's good to keep in the wallet or purse or travel pass. When we sit for a coffee, scan the mantra before we scan our phone for messages and updates.

Here's one to start you thinking.

The Excellence Kit-Bag so far:

1: Notebook & pen   2: The Play-list   3: The Single-gear bike   4: The Compass   5: The Wall Planner

6: The Skipping Rope   7: The Stop-Watch.   8: The Coffee Grinder & French Press   9: An Empty Room

10: The Swiss Army Knife   11: The Personal Mantra