Relentless Mediocrity (GWTW715)
Over the weekend, I was helping an awesome client work on her new podcast about our hometown, and I heard my new favorite phrase: "relentless mediocrity." At one point, my client interviewed me, and I shared why I gladly wear the badge of "Relentlessly Mediocre." It's not that I don't aspire to be great at what I do; it's just that I don't want to be great every single day in every moment of my life. It's not attainable, healthy, or human. But that is not the message you and I receive from society. Society tells us that to be relevant and worthy, we must aspire to greatness at all times. There is no room for mistakes, a strategic plan for the future must redeem all failure, and if you are mediocre, you might as well quit. So, let's dive into why I think relentless mediocrity is healthy for our creativity and society.