People of excellence go the extra mile to do what's right.

The line frames moral integrity as an active, effortful choice rather than a passive trait. “People of excellence” are defined not by talent or status but by a willingness to exceed minimum expectations—“go the extra mile”—especially when ethical action is inconvenient or costly. In this sense, excellence is linked to character: doing what is right even when no one is watching, when shortcuts are available, or when fairness requires personal sacrifice. The phrasing also reflects a common motivational theme in contemporary Christian self-help: righteousness and success are cultivated through consistent, above-and-beyond habits that align one’s actions with higher principles.