2.7 Excellence is a Habit

In 1911, Robert Falcon Scott of Great Britain and Roald Amundsen of Norway raced to be the first to reach the South Pole.

Antarctica, with its extreme cold, dryness, and elevation, is the harshest place on Earth. Scott and Amundsen faced brutal conditions, limited rations, and health challenges on their three-month trek. Jim Collins, in “Great by Choice,” contrasts their strategies. Scott pushed hard on clear days and rested during blizzards, depleting his team. Amundsen’s team, however, marched 20 miles daily regardless of the weather, maintaining steady progress.

Amundsen’s consistency paid off. He reached the pole first and returned to base camp as planned, covering 3,000 kilometres in 99 days. Scott’s team, exhausted and off schedule, tragically perished just 15 kilometres from a supply depot.

Excellence comes from consistent effort, not a single event or act. The best adopt disciplined routines, making progress every day, no matter the conditions. This consistency transforms actions into habits and habits into excellence.

Success requires dependable and consistent commitment to the little things. Start your march today and keep marching every day.

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