FRIDAY 1ST MARCH 2024 - BECOME MOTIVATED BY THE FEAR OF BEING AVERAGE

Question: What am I looking forward to this month?

Quote: "Become motivated by the fear of being average." - Unknown

Many of us find ourselves navigating a life that seems to follow a predetermined script – a script handed down by societal expectations and systemic structures. We're told to pursue education, secure a stable job, start a family, and eventually retire. This path, while seemingly secure, often leads to a very average life. 

Breaking Down The Systemic Path:

The societal narrative encourages us to follow a conventional trajectory, but this path rarely paves the way for extraordinary achievements. It's a script designed to fit the majority, and while some find success within these confines, true innovators and visionaries often deviate from this route.

Embracing Unconventional Journeys:

Consider those living extraordinary lives – the outliers who challenge the norm. They aren't confined by the expected steps; instead, they carve their own paths. We instinctively attribute their success to rule-breaking rather than adherence because their stories don't align with the conventional narrative.

The Perception Of Wealth And Success:

When we encounter someone driving a luxurious car, we don’t think wow, that person went to school. Wow, that person studied hard. We automatically think that the person is a drug dealer, gangster, celebrity and/or politician. We do this because we believe that the easiest way to amass such wealth is to break rules, because the rules were not designed to help most people make money. 

Challenge to Break the Mold:

Understanding that the system often limits our potential, there's a call to action. To live an extraordinary life requires breaking away from the expected trajectory. It demands embracing risk, unconventional choices, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Remember that the reason why some of us never pursue our dreams and live extraordinary lives is because of the boundaries set by the system. These boundaries force us to live within our comfort zone, which is a very dangerous place to live. We need to recognize the limitations of the conventional script, and empower ourselves to redefine success, and in doing so, open doors to a life that surpasses the ordinary.