Excelsior!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Excelsior is a rallying cry meaning ever upward, used by Lee to encourage ongoing improvement.
- In plain terms
- Keep pushing forward and upward.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for continuous improvement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What phrase keeps you striving?
- How do you signal progress?
Another view
It can feel clichéd when overused.
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