Why is it that some people strive to be better people, learn more and do more, while others do not?  What makes some people want to do, act and be their best in every moment? 

Why do you climb that mountain – because you CAN! 

Some of you may know the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt from Massachusetts.  Together this father and son team has competed in just under 1000 different races including 66 Marathons, 84 Half-Marathons, riding and running across the United States and 229 Triathlons, six being the Ironman distance! 

For any person or team this is a major accomplishment, but for this team it is even more amazing.  Rick Hoyt was born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck.  He cannot speak, he does not have the use of his limbs, and he certainly cannot swim, bike or run.  But his father, Dick can.  Dick Hoyt swims with his son in a raft behind him, carries his son from the water onto a specially made bike, rides with his son, and then pushes him the entire run.  Why do they do it?  Because they CAN!

For so many it is easier for us to just allow the world to go by.  “It’s too hard, it’s too much work, I am too lazy, and I’m too busy”.  We are complacent.  We do not know we CAN. But, what you focus on, you bring into your life.  What would happen if all of us focused on excellence?  What would happen if each of us did our very best today in our businesses, with our clients, in our marriages, and with our children?

You don’t have to go out and do an Ironman Triathlon.  Start small.  Focus on doing your best in each moment.  Consciously decide to do your best this week in your business.  Do what you say you are going to do.  Do your absolute best on that next project.  Give your full attention to those that need it.  Say thank you and please.  Look everyone in the eye.  Push yourself a little harder to be a little bit better.  Make a choice each minute of your day to make that minute count. 

Ask yourself: “Am I doing my best this moment?”  If not, what are you going to do about it?  What would the Hoyt’s do? 

Why strive to do your best in each moment?  Because you CAN!

To learn more about Dick and Rick Hoyt visit: http://www.teamhoyt.com/

The following is an expression of my experiences with everyday normal occurrences and how I see them as they relate to management, marketing and leadership.  Being a real estate investor and owner of several businesses including Western Slope Real Estate Investors, GJ Property, and MVM Mortgage Group, I will likely intertwine my experience with these businesses, as well.