Why Is Mediocrity the Norm?

And what you can do to rise above.

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I had a conversation with someone recently who is killin’ it. Financially, spiritually, everything in between. They’re not perfect. They willingly admit their flaws. But mediocre is the last thing I would use to describe them. Phenomenal, inspirational, exceptional. These are better adjectives. It was the easiest conversation I’ve had in a long time. And now as I stare at my screen wondering what to write about for the day, a question comes to mind: why is mediocrity the norm?

Why was our conversation so rare, so magical, and so not easily found in other encounters?

Could it be our shared interests? That certainly helps. But there is something more fundamental at play than just commonalities. Could it be the expanse of possibilities that comes with any new relationship? Sure, but I make it a habit to meet new people often. So I can say, that type of meeting comes infrequently at best. So what was it then?

It was that they cared.

The parts of you

Life is multifaceted. You are multifaceted. At a glance, you have a:

• Home;
• Relationships;
• Financial responsibilities;
• Career;