The possibility of mediocrity exists for... - Deepstash

The possibility of mediocrity exists for everyone, because being mediocre simply means choosing--whether consciously or unconsciously-to be the same as you've always been. Mediocrity has nothing to do with how you compare to other people; it's simply a result of not making the commitment to continuously learn, grow, and improve yourself. Whereas being extraordinary, which leads to

extraordinary levels of success is a result of choosing to learn, grow, and be just a little bit better each day than you've been in the

past.

if we don't change now, our life won't change.

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