Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”

To a cynic, it’s an eye-roll inducing quote, but there is an ample amount of truth to the message. Not that we should be the models of perfection every day, but if perfection becomes our natural goal then even when we miss, we hit pretty darn close. In the context that Lombardi delivered it, it also speaks to being a team, on the same page, and modeling the way. It means creating a new normal.

That’s sentiment exists in our very own community with Travis Anderson. A Williamson County native, Travis’ roots run deep through the community. As a Partner with TBH Global Asset Management, his career means odd hours and unique challenges every day.

But he’s quick to point out that it would all be for naught without his team: His wife, Wren, and his children, Olivia, Molly, and Scott. For Travis, it’s all about the “We” and rarely about the “I.”

Modeling the way means setting a godly example in his life to inspire his children to get involved with Shower Up or even start an elementary school Bible study. Being on the same page means ensuring his wife knows that their future is not separate but the same and to be passionate fans of each other’s work and calling.

It would be a disservice to try and tell Travis’ story for him, but spoiler alert: It’s awesome and inspiring.

As you walk away from the video think about who God put on our team and how we support that team and nourish it. Also, think about what Travis means when he references living a life like Matthew and leaving the world a better place. What can we do today to aim for those goals? We will stumble and fall, certainly, but if we aim for perfection in those efforts then we’ll catch excellence.