Who is better an innovator or a performer? Innovation or Excellence?

Innovation is about breaking the limits, lateral thinking. Excellence is about continuous improvement and making it better within the existing limitations.

Both need using the mental energies to the extreme but in different ways. Both are persevering to make positive contributions.

Identifying a new skill or skill requirement is what can be a breakthrough which can make a significant difference like the height and long strides of Usain Bolt made in the 100 m race. Striving for excellence and knocking on the limits can give you the edge over the competition. A good example is Chris Hoy.

All this firstly requires a chosen field.