Challenge the Ordinary

Chapter SixExemplars and Avatars

The word “avatar” has evolved through the ages from the description of Hindu gods that descended from heaven to live among us to a more modern-day definition that includes computer representations of our alter egos or contrived characters. In either sense, the definition describes that which can go beyond human constraints, those earthly bonds that limit our talent and excellence. Star performers don’t represent deities in human form, but they do set a gold standard that suggests humans have the capacity to excel well beyond the shackles we have placed on ourselves.

In Chapter Five, I expanded the traditional definition of virtuoso beyond the boundaries of music to include business leaders, vanguards, artists, ...