David lived in a way that was marked by quality. His story does not include unfinished business, unkept promises, or puffed public relations. He did what he was assigned to do, did it well, and earned respect. Back when my son Sean played basketball, I enjoyed watching the team's efforts. Sometimes the guys showed up to play, but for whatever reason, sometimes the team just seemed to be waiting for the buzzer to signal the end of the game.
Some people seem to be just waiting out the clock of life.
They are marked by mediocrity. They show up late for commitments, if they make any. They seldom try to improve themselves or learn anything new. They take relationships for granted, taking from others much more than they give out to others. Don't excuse mediocrity in your life by saying you have few talents, few opportunities, or poor training.