Would it be unreasonable to expect excellence to be a habit, not a moment?
- Erez "Terry" Barkaee
- Feb 12
- 2 min read
For the past 2.5 weeks, Florida was not about aviation.
It was about Baseball.
The main purpose of our trip to the USA was my son’s training at Elev8 in Florida.
From the very first moment I stepped into the facility, one sentence captured me:
“Don’t let someone outwork you.”
Simple. Direct. Non-negotiable.
The coaches at Elev8 do not only train athletes,
They remove bad habits.
They integrate new, disciplined ones.
They build mindset before mechanics.
The level of professionalism amazed me from start to finish.
Each coach is unique - Each one added real value.
And I could see it in my son’s growth, not only in performance, but in attitude.
As a father, that peace of mind is priceless.
As a professional, it inspired me.
Because whether it is baseball or aviation, the principle is identical:
You cannot allow someone to outwork you.
You cannot allow bad habits to define your standards.
You must build systems that create excellence consistently.
During those weeks, I also had the privilege of:
Spending real quality time with my son
Managing to run twice by the lakes
Taking him to a Miami Heat game
Continuing to work and support our partners
Meeting Bob Oliker from MARS
Seeing my long-time friend Tommy Perez from TSS Corp, my trusted freight forwarder since 2007, still leading in his field.
One funny moment…On the last day, as we walked out of a Baseball equipment store, Hit-A-Double, I noticed the ASI Aero sign just five minutes from the field.
Opportunity sometimes stands right next to you when you are focused on something else.
I did not meet as many partners and vendors as I normally would.
But that was not the purpose of this trip.
The purpose was growth - And it delivered.
This experience reminded me why at Zooey Aerospace we insist on removing “bad habits” in customer support, replacing them with discipline, follow-through, and real care.
Professionalism creates peace of mind - Peace of mind creates performance.
Would it be unreasonable to build our aviation partnerships the same way elite athletes build their craft?
If you believe in discipline, standards, and long-term value, let’s connect.
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