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My interpretation is that the author wants to emphasize the process of getting there, rather than the end state of "being extraordinary". I think it's a good p
by personjerry 4y ago
My interpretation is that the author wants to emphasize the process of getting there, rather than the end state of "being extraordinary".
I think it's a good point, but some may also interpret these words differently - I would be careful not to take these words as permission to be mediocre.
I think mediocrity is extraordinarily boring.
- b3kart 4y agoWhat is boring about pushing yourself to get better at something? If an activity is boring to you unless you’re better at it than other people, maybe it’s just…boring to you, and you simply crave validation?
- personjerry 4y agoI think you're strawmanning me here, I didn't say it's boring to push yourself to get better at something. I said to "not take these words as permission to be mediocre", as in, don't settle for mediocrity, i.e. DO push yourself to get better Ah I understand that my pivot in the second sentence has thrown you off, I will edit my original comment so it flows better.