Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee
Posted by Sitkins Advisor on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 @ 06:42 AM
Years ago Roger Sitkins ran into Muhammad Ali at an airport. Always being a good Dad, Roger approached Ali to get an autograph for me. The story of what happened next turned into a powerful lesson for me and a great teaching tool.
Roger approached Ali and asked if he could get an autograph for his son. At this time Ali was just beginning his fight with Parkinson’s Disease. Ali looked up, smiled, and asked what my name was. He pulled out a pamphlet and began to sign it. His disease made this task very difficult as his hand was very shaky and hard to control. He finished signing it and paused. He crumpled up the pamphlet and said ‘not good enough’. He pulled out another one, signed it and handed it to Roger.
‘Not Good Enough’. Ali took extreme pride in what he did. It didn’t matter if it was in the ring, preparing for a fight, personal appearances, or even signing something for a young kid. He didn't accept anything less than his very best, and that is what made him ‘The Greatest’.
Do you settle for good enough, or are you willing to do the things to make yourself the greatest?
The Author, Patrick Sitkins, is Vice President of Sitkins International. Click here to view his bio.