excellence

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Would one of the sport's all-time greats be able to approach her past excellence, or would she be a shadow of her former self?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Giant,” which comes packaged in Nicholas Hytner’s impeccable production led by an unflinching John Lithgow, is similarly elevated by its staging, making it difficult to separate the playwright’s excellence from the director’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He also invited a cadet onstage to highlight physical fitness achievements, underscoring a recurring emphasis on bodily standards as a marker of military excellence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“I am focused on elevating the customer experience, advancing operational excellence, and strengthening the franchisee financial model to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. I believe the best days for Wendy’s are ahead.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The idea that excellence at performing a complex task requires a critical minimum level of practice surfaces again and again in studies of expertise.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell