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Excellence is a Choice-And It's Nonnegotiable What separates average from excellent, common from uncommon, fitting in from standing out? It's not talent, luck, or circumstance. It's the daily commitment to nonnegotiables-the core values that drive consistent success. In this expanded and updated second edition of Working Toward Excellence, author and speaker Dr. Paul Buyer presents ten essential nonnegotiables for achieving uncommon success in work and life. Drawing on lessons from high performers across business, sports, education, and the arts, Dr. Buyer delivers a clear, actionable framework that inspires individuals and teams to aim higher and achieve more. Packed with fresh insights, new research, and powerful stories-including two brand-new nonnegotiables: Simplicity and Sacrifice-this edition shows why, in a world obsessed with doing more, often the secret is doing less-but doing it with focus and purpose. Inside you'll learn how to: Embrace simplicity to cut through clutter and distractions Lead with trust, consistency, and standards Develop a ""low tolerance for mediocrity"" mindset Master the ten nonnegotiables that create lasting success in any field Whether you are a business leader, coach, educator, entrepreneur, or student, Working Toward Excellence is your personal guide for cultivating a culture of excellence-one decision at a time.

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Dr. Paul Buyer is Director of Percussion and Professor of Music at Clemson University, where he also served as Director of Music and Acting Associate Dean. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Dr. Buyer is a sought-after keynote speaker and author of Working Toward Excellence, World Music, Drumline Gold, and Marching Bands and Drumlines, as well as co-author of The Art of Vibraphone Playing. His articles have appeared in American Music Teacher, Teaching Music, Yamaha Educator Suite, Jazz Education Network, and Percussive Notes. He is a recipient of the Percussive Arts Society Outstanding Service Award, served as its second vice president, and currently serves as co-editorial director of its journal, Percussive Notes. He lives with his wife, April, and son, Jackson, in Central, South Carolina. Learn more on his website, PaulBuyer.com. 

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