What’s the difference between being really good vs. being pretty good?
Maybe a million dollars!
The inspiration for this article comes from a post by Seth Godin “Most ramen is pretty good.” The premise for his article is most ramen noodles are pretty good and so is most pizza. However, nobody will drive across town for just “pretty good” pizza but for “really good” pizza (my words) we are willing to travel. The really good are the restaurants that require reservations, always have a waiting line unless you go early and have or will be around for years.
Pretty Good and Very Good
Just watch the PGA Tour this weekend, all the players are good. Heck, they are all really good compared to most golfers. But the really good pro’s are the ones you watch. The pretty good golfers have already finished their round before the TV camera’s roll. It’s the really good golfers we want to see. The pretty good pro’s will collect a nice check and move on to the next tournament but it is the really good golfers that take home the million dollar checks.
Being pretty good may be just fine for many things you do. You may be like me and not have the desire or talent to be a really good golfer or great pizza maker. However, with practice and a desire to get better I know I can become a pretty good golfer in the group I golf with and if I fire up my “Big Green Egg” grill I can cook a pretty good pizza.
But the difference between being pretty good and really good can very easily be worth more than just money.
For Example:
If you have a cold, you’re ok with a pretty good doctor, right. But if you are needing major surgery, you want a really good doctor.
If you need to get a speeding ticket fixed, then a pretty good lawyer is fine. But if your facing jail time, you want a really good lawyer.
If you are wanting a photo for your passport, a pretty good photographer will do. But if you talking about your daughters wedding, then you want a really good photographer to make sure the pictures are outstanding.
Can you begin to see the difference in pretty good and really good?
I’m not trying to make you think that pretty good is not good enough. Heck, there is a whole phone book full of pretty good.
But it’s the “really good” that makes you want to pay more, travel further and wait in line for their products and services.
What makes a pizza really good vs. one that is pretty good?
What makes one pro golfer really good vs. one that is pretty good?
What makes one photographer really good vs. one that is pretty good?
What makes one salesperson really good vs. one that is pretty good?
I wish there was an easy answer to these questions.
But I will suggest one answer is “a desire to be the best.”
Doing the things it takes to rise above being pretty good.
Putting in the time and effort it takes to become really good.
Please give this article some thought.
Are you really good at what you do or just pretty good?
Is pretty good good enough or do you desire to be really good?
Most importantly, are you willing to do what it takes to become really good at what matters the most to you?
If you are willing and ready to move from pretty good to really good you must:
- Believe this change is possible.
- Increase your knowledge and skills by reading, studying and practicing each day.
- Seek out those that you wish to emulate and seek their advise.
- Set yourself clear Smart Goals with an action plan to reach your goals. (Don’t forget to write your goals down and share them with those you trust.)
Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. To become really good at anything takes time, discipline, hard work and a overwhelming desire to be the best.
Let’s get to work so we can get what we deserve!
P.S. If you know how to make really good Ramen Noodles please send me the recipe.
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Now let’s get out there and over-deliver!
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