“Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing, and wherever we are going, we owe it to ourselves, to our art, to the world to do it well.” — Ryan Holiday
- Ralph Cochrane
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
You don’t have to love the task in front of you. You don’t need perfect conditions or endless inspiration. But you do owe it your full attention.
Whatever your role—leader, parent, builder, artist, mentor—there is meaning in showing up with care and effort. Even when no one is watching. Especially then.
Because how you do one thing… is how you do everything.
Ryan Holiday reminds us that excellence isn’t reserved for grand moments. It’s in the way you write that email. Lead that meeting. Handle that tough conversation. Hold yourself when it’s hard.
Your work—your art—is how you move through the world. And the world needs people who care enough to do it well.
What’s one thing today you’ll give your full effort to?
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