Mediocrity, a state most people find themselves in, often becomes a comfort zone. But why is this so? Is it fear, lack of ambition, or simply the comfort of the known? Let's delve into the psychology behind this widespread phenomenon.
Most people will never become truly successful
99% of people are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for mediocre
- The pull towards mediocrity is too strong
- Much of the thinking around us is small-minded
- Most people are overly concerned with “beating the other guy,” usually through manipulation and politics
- It doesn’t have to be this way
Most People Are Not Willing to Fail
If you’re not willing to fail, you guarantee you’ll stay average-at-best
- Failure brings humility. It develops your character.
- You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes.
You Spend More Time Being Jealous Than Working on Succeeding
Every moment you spend being jealous is a moment wasted
- Instead of wasting away in mediocrity playing the comparison game, choose to spend that time working on yourself instead
- Stay in your lane
- Experiment, fail, discover what works
The Mediocre Majority Doesn’t Value Learning
Most people would choose entertainment and distraction instead of learning and growing.
- Prioritizing learning and self-education may be new for them, but know this: For every day you read a book, millions of others didn’t.
- Ironically, the fiercest competition is for the second-class prizes.
Conclusion
The road that leads to an incredibly exciting, fulfilling life is waiting for you
- Choose success over mediocrity. Choose learning instead of entertainment. Choose personal growth instead of jealousy. Choose what you want, not what anyone else wants.
- Make the shift from an ordinary life to an extraordinary life
Winners Act Like Winners Before They Become a Winner
Winners act like winners before they become winners. They believe they can succeed, and their mind starts working on how to get there.
- Most people will never experience the surge of excitement after beginning to truly believe enormous success is possible.
You Seek Money and Titles, Not Experience and Transformation
The most important goals you should have should be experiential learning and personal transformation
- If you’re always chasing success, it will constantly elude you
- Titles don’t mean much anymore. Anyone can be an “expert” or a “CEO” of anything
- Forget about titles and impressing others. Focus on becoming a person you are incredibly proud to be
