1) Is "exceed expectations" the top rating in your company's performance appraisal system? (You wrote "exceed requirement(s)", which may be read as the same as "exceed expectations," a more commonly-used rating in performance appraisal.) Some systems have another rating above "exceed expectations" (e.g., "outstanding"), others don't.
2) It is often a bit lonely at the top. And it invariably takes a great effort to stay there.
3) There are always greater heights to scale. All of us here will be rooting for you. Please keep sharing your uplifting stories, which not only are truly inspiring and, but also provide a much-needed breath of fresh air on this sometimes work ethics-challenged forum.
