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extraordinary is "Beyond what is ordinary or usual." This word brings about three thoughts... 1. What is beyond ordinary? Who sets the direction? If it's more
by mfer 6y ago
extraordinary is "Beyond what is ordinary or usual."
This word brings about three thoughts...
1. What is beyond ordinary? Who sets the direction? If it's more technical work, more creating, or more money... who sets that as a good or useful direction?
For example, a software developer who is ordinary as a developer but guides their children well could be extraordinary in that aspect. It may not make a list on the Internet but it is extremely valuable to people that (I assume) the software developer cares about.
Who is setting the direction for extraordinary we should care about?
2. Ordinary is normal. If everyone becomes extraordinary that because the new normal. The target is constantly moving.
3. Why does being extraordinary matter? Consider it for a moment. Should the goal to be contentment, happiness, or something else? Who is even setting the goal of being extraordinary anyway? Why would it make your (or my) life a good life?