INTRODUCTION
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines mediocrity as the quality of something that is not very good; however, I define mediocrity as a state of mind or being.
There are some situations when people don’t have a choice in the way their lives unfold.
However, most of us do have a choice in determining our desired outcome, but fail to put forth the necessary work and actions necessary to achieve more than, good enough.
One reason why this occurs is because some people may fear failure and don’t desire to do anything outside of their comfort zone.
Instead of making an effort to do more to enhance their life by creating their own opportunities, they choose to sit on the sidelines and hope that opportunities come their way. But sitting …show more content…
You are the master of your destiny and your life!
Therefore, it’s up to you to determine whether or not you want others to dictate what your life goals, opportunities or accomplishments will be.
The best thing that you can do for yourself is to shut down all the negative people around you and if necessary exclude them from your life. You don’t have time for nonsense because you have to go out in the world and make things happen for …show more content…
Had I not put restrictions on her, she would have stood on the seat and probably tried to jump on it because she loves to jump.
My fear was that she would fall and hurt herself but I love her tenacity and drive to explore and discover more about herself and her surroundings. She is already a risk taker.
It’s that way with all of my grandchildren and children in general. Each one is unique, but for the most part, children enjoy discovering new things and exploring the unknown.
That’s why I always marvel at those who have been born with physical challenges. More often than not, rather than choosing to live mediocre lives, they achieve feats that others of us can’t or won’t achieve because many of us don’t take the steps necessary to achieve difficult feats. Why, do many individuals with challenges push themselves to greatness?
I believe that they have an intense desire to prove to themselves and others around them that their individual challenges are just that, “challenges.” And challenges can be overcome.
How many of us would have that same drive and fortitude to extend ourselves to the highest limit if we were presented with such
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines mediocrity as the quality of something that is not very good; however, I define mediocrity as a state of mind or being.
There are some situations when people don’t have a choice in the way their lives unfold.
However, most of us do have a choice in determining our desired outcome, but fail to put forth the necessary work and actions necessary to achieve more than, good enough.
One reason why this occurs is because some people may fear failure and don’t desire to do anything outside of their comfort zone.
Instead of making an effort to do more to enhance their life by creating their own opportunities, they choose to sit on the sidelines and hope that opportunities come their way. But sitting …show more content…
You are the master of your destiny and your life!
Therefore, it’s up to you to determine whether or not you want others to dictate what your life goals, opportunities or accomplishments will be.
The best thing that you can do for yourself is to shut down all the negative people around you and if necessary exclude them from your life. You don’t have time for nonsense because you have to go out in the world and make things happen for …show more content…
Had I not put restrictions on her, she would have stood on the seat and probably tried to jump on it because she loves to jump.
My fear was that she would fall and hurt herself but I love her tenacity and drive to explore and discover more about herself and her surroundings. She is already a risk taker.
It’s that way with all of my grandchildren and children in general. Each one is unique, but for the most part, children enjoy discovering new things and exploring the unknown.
That’s why I always marvel at those who have been born with physical challenges. More often than not, rather than choosing to live mediocre lives, they achieve feats that others of us can’t or won’t achieve because many of us don’t take the steps necessary to achieve difficult feats. Why, do many individuals with challenges push themselves to greatness?
I believe that they have an intense desire to prove to themselves and others around them that their individual challenges are just that, “challenges.” And challenges can be overcome.
How many of us would have that same drive and fortitude to extend ourselves to the highest limit if we were presented with such