>I put it to her that all of that doesn't sound very average to me. >She pauses and laughs sheepishly. "I guess it just depends on who you're comparing me to."

>I put it to her that all of that doesn't sound very average to me. >She pauses and laughs sheepishly. "I guess it just depends on who you're comparing me to." That's the key thing. If I compare myself to the average person, I'm obviously not "mediocre". However, compared to some people who (I think) have had similar opportunities and potential, I probably am.