Be The Best Man You Can Be...Denzel Washington

"Put your slippers way under your bed so when you get up in the morning, you have to get on your knees to find them. And while you're down there, start your day with prayer. Ask for wisdom. Ask for understanding. I'm not telling you what religion to be, but work on your spirit. You know, mind, body, and spirit. Imagine—work the brain muscle. Keep the body in tune—it's your temple. All things in moderation. Continue to search. That's the best part of life for me—continue to try to be the best man." 

--Denzel H. Washington, Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning Actor, Director, and Philanthropist

Denzel and Pauletta Washington and children--
(l-r) Olivia (twin), Katia, Malcolm (twin) and John David

Dare To Believe!

Excellence has always been achieved by those who dare to believe that something inside them is superior than the circumstances.

—Unknown

10 Things Authentic Leaders Do...#9They Commit To Excellence Rather Than Perfection.

#9

They commit to excellence rather than perfection. No human being is perfect. Every single one of us is a work in progress. Authentic leaders commit themselves to excellence in everything that they do. They are constantly pushing the envelope and raising their standards. They do not seek perfection and have the wisdom to know the difference. What would your life look like if you raised your standards well beyond what anyone could ever imagine of you?

--Robin Sharma, author of 'The Saint, The Surfer and The CEO

Source:  http://leadership.uoregon.edu/resources/exercises_tips/leadership_reflections/10_things_authentic_lead