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Why do we accept mediocrity?
Embrace mediocrity The reality is that people who excel at something do so because they accept that they are not great at it now — they are mediocre. This allows them to become better. Embracing your mediocrity gives you the mental and emotional capacity to improve.
Is it OK to be mediocre?
Overall, it is safe to say mediocrity is underrated. Maybe it’s because we like to live in extremes. If anything, there’s no human conditioning more natural than being average, the semblance of balance comes across best in the world of average people. Plus, mediocrity exists in peace with good mental health.
Does mediocre mean average?
If you describe something as mediocre, you mean that it is of average quality but you think it should be better.
Is being average a bad thing?
Being average is still normal. And being average should never define your self-worth because you are very talented in other parts of life. In things you may or may not have discovered yet. And it’s okay not to be good at everything because it’s simply impossible to be good at everything.
Is it good to be average?
Society has attached negative connotations to the term “average.” It’s become a sly insult that implies someone isn’t good enough. It implies someone is dull or painfully undistinguished. I mean, who wants to be ordinary when he or she can be extraordinary? The desire to be better than average is present everywhere.
Is mediocrity contagious?
Mediocrity is like a dangerous virus . . . it is highly contagious. The smallest seed of mediocrity will grow and, once you are infected in one area of your life, mediocrity will spread everywhere.
Is mediocre worse than average?
Mediocre is a word that describes something ordinary or less than average. It is not generally a positive word. Saying that a person, thing or event is mediocre often suggests that it could be much better with a little more effort. Many people and things can be described as mediocre.