I try to aim for a FedEx level of greatness when I start out to create a logo. I might try a little too hard sometimes, but, these are some of my favorites.

This logo for a pianist uses his initials.
For a guy starting his own stereo system installation business.
For a hypothetical satellite radio station.

These were proposed logos for the NCCC.
The brand name and product name for the umbrella project, respectively.