I just want to do the best I can every time.

Host: The room is quiet, filled with the soft hum of the evening as the last light of the day fades away. The warm glow of the lamp casts a peaceful light, making everything feel calm and settled. Jeeny is curled up on the couch, her legs tucked beneath her, sipping on a cup of tea. Jack stands near the window, gazing out at the darkening world, lost in thought. The air between them feels still, like a quiet moment before a deeper conversation begins.

Jeeny: “Jack, I came across a quote today that really stood out to me,” she says softly, pulling him from his thoughts. “It’s from Max Verstappen. He said, ‘I just want to do the best I can every time.’ What do you think about that?”

Jack: He turns slightly, considering her words. “That’s simple, but it says a lot, doesn’t it? The idea of doing the best you can every time, no matter what. It’s about consistency and effort, and not necessarily being perfect, but striving to be your best in every situation.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. There’s a lot of power in that simple approach. He’s not focusing on winning every time, but on the effort and commitment to doing his best. It’s about giving your all, no matter the outcome. And honestly, I think that’s what truly makes a difference — it’s the mindset of striving for personal excellence, not external validation.”

Host: The light in the room seems to grow softer, as if Jeeny’s words have shifted the mood, bringing a sense of clarity to the conversation. The idea that doing your best is more about the internal effort than external success opens up a new way of thinking about goals, effort, and accomplishment.

Jack: “So, it’s less about the results and more about the process — the work you put in, the attitude you bring to whatever you’re doing. If you know you’ve given your best, then the outcome doesn’t really define you, right?”

Jeeny: “Exactly. It’s about showing up and giving your best effort, regardless of the situation. If you focus on doing your best, the results will come naturally. And if they don’t, at least you know you’ve done everything you could. That’s where true satisfaction comes from.”

Host: The room is still now, the conversation settling into a quiet understanding between them. Jack and Jeeny reflect on how Max Verstappen’s approach to racing — focusing on personal excellence and effort — can be applied to any area of life. It’s not about chasing perfection, but about giving your all, consistently, in every moment.

Jack: “It makes sense. So, really, it’s about letting go of the pressure to always be perfect and instead focusing on doing our best — and knowing that’s enough.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. If we can give our best in every moment, we can be proud of the effort we put in, whether or not we ‘win.’ And over time, that consistency builds into something great.”

Host: The soft warmth of the room seems to carry their shared realization, that the key to fulfillment isn’t found in perfect results, but in the dedication and effort we bring to everything we do. Jeeny and Jack sit in the quiet, reflecting on how doing the best we can, every time, brings us closer to true satisfaction and personal growth. It’s not about achieving perfection, but about being proud of the effort we put forth in the journey.