“Something deep in the human heart breaks at the thought of a life of mediocrity.”
– C. S. Lewis
Human beings should never settle for less than they deserve, and yet we do.
We work jobs we despise, we maintain broken relationships, and lead lives of little to no happiness in them.
But why is that?
Maybe because you believe it is easier to settle for whatever happens to be easier to access than face the challenges behind which stands a better life. But you shouldn’t. Because settling for a life of mediocrity is like signing up for a slow and painful death.
Maybe you’re tired of change, failure, and risktaking.
But could things really get that much worse than they already are?
All those things you’re afraid to take on are the exact things you need to do in order to become the best version of yourself. Keep in mind that fear is the best opportunity for growth. Where fear is, there lies your task. Be brave, be ambitious, and take on the things that frighten you.
The reason you’re reading this is that you are no longer willing to put with a mediocre life. You are determined to change your ways and start working hard toward making your dreams a reality.
Life can be a mess. Amidst all the confusion and chaos, we need to change the things that need changing if we wish to be happier.
What do you need to work on?
You can improve all aspects of your life, as long as you analyze and take a proper aim at them.
Here are the main categories:
- Work: Your career and finances
- Health: Your physical and mental wellbeing
- Social: Your relationships with friends and acquaintances
- Personal: Your personal development. This includes learning new skills, unleashing your creativity, self-discovery, and continued learning.
- Family: Romance and relationships
Looking at these aspects of your life will help you focus and work on the areas that need most work done.
This will help you avoid the much-dreaded mediocre life.
It is time for you to come to your senses and take full control of your life!
Hopefully, these tips will help you get on the right path, but in the end, it all depends on how serious you are about taking action.
You are free to choose your own path, but the truth is, life is way too short to miss out on all the beautiful moments that can be brought forth through a person’s fulfilled potential.
And the only way to unleash your potential is to stop settling for less than you know you deserve. All you’re doing is wasting precious time. The moment you choose to settle for a mediocre life is the moment you sign up for a miserable existence filled with anger, resentment, and regret. Life should be a journey of continuous self-discovery and progress towards your goals.
You need dreams and goals to be able to keep the flame inside you burning.
They are the ultimate drive and motivation for human beings and help you stay passionate about life.
With all the uncertainties and problems you may currently be faced with, you should know, it doesn’t always have to be this way. No matter how old you may be, or how bad life has been to you thus far, you can become so much more than you currently are.
And always remember: it does not matter where you start, only that you begin!
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