Do you have the extra degree of effort to make it work?

At 211° water is hot.

At 212°, it boils.

And with boiling water, comes steam.

And steam can power a locomotive.

The one extra degree makes the difference.

This simple analogy reflects the ultimate definition of excellence. Because it's the one extra degree of effort, in business and life, that can separate the good from the great.

Exert from 212°: The Extra Degree by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson

What makes you do the extra 1°?  Is it the strint up the hill towards home?  The dash for the perfect pair of shoes on sale?  (thought I would throw that one in!) The extra effort when company comes to have the meal and house just perfect?  or is it just the feel-good endorphins you feel when you ramp up your workout? 

What about just the extra percent it takes to NOT reach for the extra chip... cracker... sweet treat...?
I know it is hard.  Nothing worthwhile is really free.  You have to work at it.  But your worth it ... RIGHT?  Not for your kids!  Not for your husband!  Not for your Mom!  But for YOU!  Right Now!

Make the extra degree of effort.  Feel good at the end of the day!  You did this for you. 
And if you got a bit side tracked along the route... well make it a curve and come right back. 

Get out for that walk... it is summer!  Or pull out the bike and go for a ride.  Wave to your neighbours!  Good arm movement.  Take the dog and go for a kayak ride. 
As you progress and do it more often you will want to add more...
but don't set yourself up for failure.  Start! 
Yes!     Start!
Then add... a bit at time. 

What ever you decide to do ... remember this is for you! 
BECAUSE YOUR WORTH IT!

Till next time...
Judi