Great observation.

Normally, if I read an interesting post, I click through to the author’s web site just to check it out, see what kind of site they have put up for themselves and or their company.

It always amazes me what I can find on a lot of these sites of self-described “on-line RE experts.” Things like: incomplete pages, half baked ideas, broken links, etc., etc.

Talk about a lack of excellence.

When you hit a really well designed site, it normally follows that everything else behind it is in similar order!

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Also, you should know, I like to play Devil’s Advocate once in a while. I knew the greater point you were trying to make. And MJ really is such a fascinating story in every aspect that I just had to jump in.

Doug

In a way that is a metaphor of sorts too as we all die little deaths each day in our pursuits. Whether it’s in the extra hours we work, bending over backwards for clients, lunches we miss to get things done, etc.

There are prices to be paid for sure.

In reality, part of the greatness we all need to pursue in life is not just in business but it’s in attaining balance in life and strive for perfection in our personal lives as well so as to never go so far as MJ did.

Man that is just sad.

I agree with you that’s its all about the pursuit. And great businesses never sit still. I only wanted to emphasize that understanding and catering to limitations is part of that pursuit. A successful business is both a long mental a physical journey. And one should be prepared to make compromises (which MJ wasn’t) along the way. Figuring out when to make those compromises…well, that what great leadership is all about.

Michael Jackson is an extreme example of both pursuit and not recognizing/excepting limitations. That’s why he’s such a great conversational piece. Great article, keep up the goodwork.

Doug

Jim Rohn says, “set goals not for the result, but rather the person you have to become in order to achieve them.” Like running a marathon, the actual achievement of the marathon is great, but all the training you must put in in order to run the marathon is where the true value lays.

Some people or business are always pushing for more knowledge, more success while others do not. 80/20 rule, whatever you want to call it, that’s life.

Great blog today and consistent with the unique insights that you and Brian strive to provide to us. Although perfection in any endeavor, be it personal or business, may not be attainable, nonthless we should be open to it and continuously strive to attain it. When all is said and done, much of life comes down to simply jumping in and taking action without the presence of a clear and visible safety net below. If it doesn’t work out the way you thought it might, simply change your course or strategy, but again, just jump back in and keep jumping back in. I don’t believe the “jumping in” ever stops. For those who prefer to remain on the sidelines believing that their own “jump” may be too dangerous or uncomfortable, they will ultimately attain mediocrity in both their personal and professional endeavors. In music and dance, Michael Jackson continuously sought to attain perfection through his own creative expressions. Some might question his manner and methods but, in the end, he will be remembered for his unique artistic talents and contributions rather than as “that guy” who did the same thing as everyone else. What is there to gain in life or in business if we just do the same thing as everyone else has done and expect a different result? Comfort: Yes. Security: Maybe. Success: Never. Thanks again Marc. Jim