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Why Being Average is Dangerous

Medium·Bill Abbate·6 months ago
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Self-Discovery

The habit that separates the average from the exceptional

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One habit separates the average from the exceptional. Sadly, many people ignore it. But when you embrace it, everything changes. The great thing is it’s far simpler than you think.

Being average

Do you see yourself as average? If so, consider this: to be average is to be mediocre. It’s true. Average is synonymous with mediocrity. While there’s nothing wrong with it, who really wants to be considered mediocre?

To gain a fuller understanding of the meaning of a word, simply look at its synonyms and antonyms. For average, they are:

Synonyms — “mediocre,” “middle-of-the-road,” “ordinary,” “common,” and “adequate.”

Antonyms — “exceptional,” “outstanding,” “extraordinary,” “remarkable,” “great,” “special,” “unique,” and “uncommon.”

Which would you rather be? Average, mediocre, adequate, or exceptional, great, unique?…

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