No matter how great the achievement, it’s not the ultimate forever. What it is though, is a marker for what can be done, and a milepost on the way to even greater.

When the four minute mile was first run in 1954 it was amazing. But there are thousands upon thousands who now run it much faster than four minutes. The milestone opened up the human mind to attaining even greater times.

Is there something that you’ve wanted to do or be, but there was someone who did it better than you? That is the human condition. Don’t be distressed or resent them because of that they’ve accomplished. Celebrate them, and look for how you can make your own improvements.

The accomplishments of another, are milestones for you to go for and beyond. Even if you never exceed what they did, they triggered you to be better, and become the best you that you can be. Good for you—good for them!

People who are the most successful, inspire others. They do well what they are doing, and help fire the desire in others. The motivational speaker Les Brown said, “If you want to be truly successful as you climb the ladder of success—reach down and give someone else a hand up.”

Be thankful that you are part of the forward progress of the planet. Remember that you are making a difference as you live your life in a quality way. Abundance means you can have all the good desire. No limits.

When you live your life with joy, energy and proactiveness, not only do you achieve your goals and feel great, but you enrich everyone around you. By living your life with an attitude of abundance, you lift others up into the realm of possibility.

When you see quality, and know that it truly is quality, you have the ablity to generate that in your life. Every action you take and every word you say can be quality. Abundance is a value—it’s a mindset—it’s a way of moving through your world.

When you see an achievement—that is just a beginning. It’s a stepping stone on to even greater things. The mindset of abundance looks at what’s there, and sees beyond, to what is possible. Take the good you have in your life today, and be thankful for it. And, decide what you will do to take your next step into an even greater tomorrow.