With which word would you like your life to be described in your absence; typical, ordinary, common, normal, usual, fair, so-so, run-of-the-mill, not bad or mediocre? “Most People” would be disappointed if either of these words were spoken in the same sentence when describing their life-legacy after they’re death. The hard truth is all of these words are synonyms of the word “average.” Yep, this word equates basically to a life of “nothing really ventured, nothing really gained,” and the unfortunate reality is most peoples lives end up categorized this way.
I believe each and every one of us was created and designed to be and do something great, but somewhere along the pathway of our life we settle into “comfort” which breeds a life of “average.” A life of “average” is okay but I believe we have too many people making “average” and “good” the goal. Some people will even become upset and defensive when they’re offered the notion of reaching for higher heights and going further to do something outside of themselves and their family for the betterment of others. It appears they in-some-way feel they need to justify their desire to stay on a life-path of mediocrity. Hmmmm… I caution you today to not let this be you.
Many will concede to a life of “average” no doubt, but not us. Many may consider settling for a life of “so-so” but not us. Many will yield and surrender their ambition over to a life of “mediocrity” but not us. Many will resign themselves to leading a life of “normal,” “usual,” “typical” and “ordinary,” but definitely not us.
I invite you to consider the possibility of living a life of thriving and not merely surviving. A life in service to others and not just our own brothers. A life trying to better the world and not just raising our own boys and girls. In a world where most are pushing and striving for “average” and good, let’s renew our commitment to do what it takes to make it GREAT!
ANYTHING BUT AVERAGE!!!
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