In our journey through life, whether in our personal or professional endeavors, we often come across choices and decisions that lead us to contemplate what is good, better, or best. The path to success is not always straightforward, and understanding these distinctions is crucial in determining what is right for us.
The Good: Imagine a business owner who values customer service, empathy, and growth. "Good" for such an individual would likely involve delivering a service that meets customers' needs adequately. In everyday life, "good" could mean achieving a healthy work-life balance, maintaining strong relationships, and enjoying outdoor activities with a loved one. It signifies contentment and competence.
The Better: Stepping up from "good" requires ambition and continuous improvement. For our business owner, providing better service means fostering an exceptional customer experience. In personal life, it may entail seeking personal growth and deepening the bond with a partner. "Better" suggests a conscious effort to elevate oneself and one's surroundings.
The Best: Striving for "best" involves reaching for the highest standards, even perfected process, strategies, etc. In the business realm, it's about creating an ecosystem that excels in every aspect and is sustainable through employee turnover, new product launches, or changes in customer needs and expectations. In life, it's about becoming the best version of oneself, nurturing fulfilling relationships and creating habits and practices to achieve individually defined success. It implies a life-long pursuit of improvement and excellence.
So, how do we determine what's right for us? It begins with self-awareness, aligning our values with our goals. For me, time building relationships is good, time deepening customer and friend relationships to help them grow and build my business is better, and sharing time with my husband in nature, listening to music, and laughing together and strengthening our love for each other is always best.
To decide between good, better, and best, we must acknowledge that "best" doesn't mean "perfect." Perfection is an unattainable ideal. Perfecting may be a better word. Instead, it's about periodic check-ins, assessment and reevaluation of our goals and relationships, recognizing that our best is always evolving. We must remain flexible, adapting to changing circumstances, and always learning. It's about seeking and living in our bliss, always maintaining a sightline to our values.
The difference between good, better, and best is a personal decision based on values and life experience. Consider how stages of our life make “best” look different. Our choice may be a nap in the middle of the day, a step away from a social commitment or letting a friend bring dinner in. Or in business it may mean hiring someone to take a portion of your business you can quite find time for, or tabling allocation of resources for research and development. It's about understanding our “why” and what truly matters to us and aligning our actions and decisions on a deeper level.
Now consider how good, better, and best may look in social, friends and family, career, spiritual and emotional aspects of our lives. Not just choices, but habits, activities, commitments, connections, and such.
Success and living a balanced, fulfilled life aren’t just about reaching the pinnacle; it's about enjoying the climb and making the most of each step, knowing that excellence is a path, not a destination. We would be honored to assist you in value alignment and setting goals to find your best path. Book a discovery call with us today! www.novelexpressions.org/book-online
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