Excuses = Reasons

Seven months into the year and many of my student team members are struggling. The problem is that I am pretty sure the majority of those struggling are not even aware that they are. It’s easy to let mediocrity creep into your life when you are not engaged.

When it comes to mastery, either you do or you don’t. Excuses for commitments not met are not free passes. In reality they are reasons why goals aren’t achieved. Actions, not intentions produce progress.

If you are student of mine and do not pass your grading this year, consider the choices you have made and the priorities you have set. The importance you place on mastery is directly related to your level of commitment toward fulfilling the promises you made to yourself at the beginning of the year.

“There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” - Ken Blanchard (b. 1939)