The Age of Excellence Does Not Mean Perfection by Kevin Dwinnell

Jason Calacanis recently wrote an editorial called “The Age of Excellence” and he raises a lot of good points. His visual of a ratings gun and it’s effect on the future of business is compelling. Those of us who are fans also know Jason can be a little over the top, and he is with his passion for excellence. I don’t take issue with the goal of excellence. It’s important, however, to realize what excellent isn’t, and to know we can’t be great at everything.

Excellence is Not Perfection

The folly of perfection was planted as an idea in my first economics course. If 90% is an A, stop when you reach 90%. Shooting for 100% is wasted effort. It has taken me far too long to recognize the significance of this. I held the ideal of perfection for too long with too high a cost. This is a nuance that I think is lost in Jason’s appeal for excellence.

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Miami Heat and the Hottest Browser Theme by Brand Thunder

The Miami Heat have another thing going for them this season.  As if a line up that includes Wade, Bosh and James isn’t enough, the team has introduced the official Miami Heat browser themes for Firefox and Internet Explorer.  When expectations for a season run this high, the challenge is to continue to win.  The team is doing this on the court with a nice win streak.  The front office is doing their share with initiatives like the Heat browser theme.

Every Heat fan can be a part of this epic season and the browser theme will keep the team spirit flowing whenever you’re on the Internet.  You’ll get a skin for your browser,  breaking news from the team plus easily access the best of Heat’s web site including ticket sales.  It’s a great way to show your loyalty to the team.

And if you’re just getting swept up in the energy, the Heat bandwagon is a big one – so feel free to get on.  And get started with their browser theme.

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