The Summer of Excellence

Labels matter.  They give us clarity and common understanding.  They set expectations.  Such is the case with the summer program one of my co-worker's kids is in right now. 

It's called the Summer of Excellence.

Cheesy.  A little, yes.  But it also gives a sense of purpose to a time normally associated with goofing off and slacking. 

Zig Ziglar tells us we hit what we aim at.  Aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time. 

So here's the question; are you aiming at a Summer of Excellence, or a Summer of Mediocrity?