“I have no idea how people hit the snooze button, you have a chance to be better today.”

This is a quote from a Tiger Woods interview that I heard on ESPN. It really struck a chord with me because it made me realize that the reason Tiger is great is all wrapped up in this statement. Tiger doesn’t play golf to make money or get the recognition. He plays to be great. That is why he works as hard as he does. It is 100% complete inner drive and focus. He wants to improve every day because he will be a better golfer, even if he is the only one that recognizes he is getting better.

Entrepreneurs should look at their companies the same way. Make things better because you know you can make them better. Thinking something is just good enough when things are going well leads to a discontinuation of inventing and creating. Every day is an opportunity to make your company better.

So the next time you are tempted to hit the “snooze button” on your business, think of Tiger and his relentless pursuit of perfection.

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