For me, my mom said to me when I was a teen, and being black and native american, you cannot just be good a what you do when it comes to your job or ability and skills. You have to be the best. A job I had years ago, I dealt with some racism. After six months, I was the best and everyone there saw it. After a year went by, two people left the company, One was ill and the other was moving. The company gave me their jobs. I was doing my job and two others. They also gave me a one year perfect attendance award. I have to strive to be the best.