Would you ever sell one of your prized possessions for a fraction of its value? Of course not. So why would anyone or any organization choose to function at half their capability? Isn’t that essentially the same thing? If you have the potential to achieve greatness, why would you settle for anything less? Are you… [Read More]
What If Everyone Did the Bare Minimum?
What would happen if everyone did the bare minimum? Essentially, you wouldn’t have to work hard, and you’d live a pressure-free life. On the other hand, you’d have food served to you on dirty plates, salesclerks who’d gossip with coworkers rather than help you, and people who’d show up late to appointments. That is, if… [Read More]
15 Common Habits of Mediocre People
Are You Sabotaging Your Success?
If I were a basketball coach, I’d recruit the best players. As a parent, I want the best teachers for my kids. If I had a serious illness, I’d seek out the best doctor. You have to wonder — why would anyone recruit a second-rate athlete, want a teacher who had lost his or her… [Read More]
Mediocre Behavior Is a Choice
Nobody wants to be called mediocre. It’s like the screeching sound of someone’s nails on a blackboard. Yet, unfortunately, we’re surrounded by mediocrity. The bad news is that it’s contagious; the good news is that there’s a cure. Mediocrity isn’t something that’s forced upon us; we bring it on ourselves. The fact is, negative habits… [Read More]