Word of the Day: PARAMOUNT

On top and over all

paramount (adj) - above others in importance, authority, or power; supreme [par-uh-mount]

BREAKDOWN: PER- (fully) + A- (on) + MOUNT- (mountain)

• a paramount can describe an overlord or ruler

See also: promontory

“The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in. But discipline is paramount to ultimate success and victory for any leader and any team.” —Jocko Willink