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Most workers are only 20% productive throughout the entire day. This is true because we are continually distracted by our environment, our beliefs, our passions, our desires, our pains, etc. Yoga and other forms of martial arts were formed to capture present focus and to free the mind of distraction. When the mind is free from distraction, excellence becomes possible.

Pain is also used sometimes to pull the mind back to the present. For instance, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic-Programing), if implemented in the correct way, is used to gain present focus. For instance, a popular NLP technique to use after an incorrect behavior pattern is observed is to snap a rubber band on the wrist to get the mind back to the present in order to be corrected. This is a method of training your mind to get rid of unwanted habits. As it pertains to Yoga, certain poses were created to generate pain or to position your body off center to keep the mind focused on the present. This is called heightened awareness or body-form meditation. The pain method works. Try it. The next time you start to fall asleep but want to stay awake, slap yourself in the face or pinch your arm. You will be sure to regain your focus instantly.

Thomas J. Watson said, "If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work." It is that simple. It is almost like believing in something that you can't see, touch or feel. It is not that you have to see it to believe it. You have to believe in order to make it happen. You have to be targeted and focused.

What is the difference maker for you? Has it clicked for you yet? Do you know that excellence is in you by design? You already have it. Just like me. Remember, I wasn't biologically different before and after the IQ test, but knowing who I was opened the lock to unlimited potential. The real kicker is that it didn't matter what the IQ test said anyway. If you score low, I would challenge that the actual test results could be a part of your programming and subconscious belief system. For some reason that day I was open to the possibility. Remember, you have that same potential because you are human and excellence is in your DNA.

I believe that everyone is capable of 110% on every subject. Sure, some things are easier than others, but the difference maker is your ability to be present and focused with your "eyes wide open." In order to be present, your attitude has to change. You have to want it and believe it. That is why attitude determines altitude and ultimately determines excellence.

What is your attitude towards excellence? Are you the best in your current capacity? If not, you could be. It is all about a commitment, an understanding and a belief. Excellence is with you now. You have it. You were born with it. It is not something you learn, although you see it and experience it everyday. It is so innate you recognize it when you see it. You also expect it from others. So just do it and you will never be the same. Insist on excellence with all of your suppliers, vendors, managers, employees, etc. It is inherently in each and every one of them. It is limiting beliefs that are keeping it from them and from you.

What do you believe about yourself? Are you capable of being the best in your field? Don't settle for average in yourself. Analyze and examine all of your limiting beliefs, because they are holding you back from acquiring excellence. Once you break down these barriers, exemplify excellence and practice it daily through concentrated effort. This truly will set you apart and elevate you to the top 1% of your peers.

Excellence is a habit. And you can learn how to acquire this habit. So will you? Will you commit to a habit of excellence today and join the top?

This article originally appeared on IT Strategy Tips. Email Joey at joey@higherhill.com.

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