You’re Above Average Whether You Know It or Not
If you’re reading this post, you’re above average. It’s important you hear that. Even though you might struggle at times believing in yourself, your direction, your path to successes, you are above average. You have a way of looking at the world unique to you, and you can accomplish what you put your mind to.
Sometimes you tend to compare yourself to others and that detracts from your value. “This guy has accomplished all of this, and me? Nothing.” or “That girl is in the position I want, why can’t I be like her?” You have no idea who they are as a person. They might look awesome on the outside, but on the inside they might be living a struggle. You don’t know.
You need to have pride in who you are, take pride in the process, and marvel at the person you’re becoming. Although you may think of yourself as average, or below your peers, you’re not. You’re on the right track. Getting to your end goal, whatever that means, isn’t about others, it’s about personal growth.
Positive Sum Days
Personal growth isn’t something that’ll just happen to you overnight. It won’t happen to you 30 days from now. It’ll happen when your time is right. But only with the help of positive sum days.
Each day is about creating a positive result in your life. Instead of binge-watching eight episodes of a Netflix original, only watch seven episodes and spend your remaining hour on a positive. If even seven episode binges is cringe-worthy then give up Netflix. Stop putting yourself in a position that limits your personal growth. Saturdays may be the end of the typical workweek, but there is no end to improving yourself. Instead of craving watching football over beers with buddies, instead focus your energy on you. Try to improve yourself, in a direction you want to go, and start actualizing the person you want to be.
Sitting back, relaxing, having fun, those are all admirable traits. But so is putting yourself in a situation to grow.
You’re Above Average
Whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with the burden of being above average. You’re not allowed to live an average life. You have something in your mind, in your soul, that is far stronger than average. To waste it on material objects, addictions, or leisure would be more than a shame, it’d be a disservice to the world.
You need to stop worrying about what you did yesterday, who you might be tomorrow, or what your peers are doing compared to you. You need to focus on building a better you, today, and rely on your process. Each little step forward is a step to your fulfillment. Don’t forget it.