Why excellence is important?

Answer 1

Excellence is important because it is what drives everything that is good. Striving for excellence is what makes a person work harder and become something better than they were at the beginning of their lives.

Answer 2

Just by asking the question, you've indicated that you believe it is. And if you believe it is, you probably have a reason for thinking it. But because I was intrigued by the question, I'll take a shot at it. Everything...everything can be done either horribly, somewhat well, very well, or excellently. This applies to jobs, relationships, hobbies, speaking, writing...everything. If you're willing to settle for horriby or somewhat well, be ready to accept the rewards of having something that's less than what other people are willing to accept. But if you strive for very well or excellent, you'll reap a better reward and your legacy will be that of someone who tried and succeeded to "do it better." There are things that happen in life wherein "excellent" isn't required. When I take out the trash, it isn't important how I do it...just that I do it. But there are other things that demand a higher degree of care and concern. How we treat the people we love. How we perform our jobs. What reputation we want to leave. These things are permanent and we should attempt to do them in the very best way possible with the effort to reach "excellent." Someone who does things in an excellent way will always be remembered well. Someone who slides by and settles for a lot less will always be remembered as a slacker. It's completely up to us whether we strive for excellence or whether we're willing to just let life pass by without putting out the effort.