The Best We Can Be

Best We Can Be – Come On Man!

We recently saw this sign and couldn’t help sharing it. Doesn’t that sign just scream QUALITY? Is this the new norm? What happened to the passion for excellence? Are we going to adapt the motto of “We’re no worse than anyone else” or that’s good enough? Come on man!

It seem like everywhere you look there is mediocrity. Do just enough to get by. I don’t understand what happened to quality or the desire to do your very best. That’s definitely not the way we conduct business.

How about we get back to the concept of doing a good job – making an effort – taking a little pride in what you’re doing. Doesn’t matter what you do – just do it well!

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