What does it mean to become exemplary? 

It means outshining your peers in a particular area. 

It means satisfaction.

It means standing out.

It means honor.

It means admiration.

It means praise.

It means glory.

It means investing time, energy, and focus on a specific area of life. 

It means heartache.

It means pain.

It means spending a lot of time alone.

It means commitment.

It means sacrifice.

Does everyone want to feel glory?

Yes.

Does Everyone want to sacrifice life’s pleasures to feel that glory?

No.

How do you know that your sacrifices will be worth it?

Once you've asked yourself the correct questions.

Is the meaning behind my pursuit greater than myself? 

Yes?

Good.

No?

Rethink your direction.