We know about averages because we have high performers and low performers. Somewhere near the middle of those two extremes we have the average performers.
People often talk about what could have been, what they knew would work but they never tried, and what they tried but because luck was against them it didn’t work. Let’s face it, not everything will work on the first try, and some things that we try may never work; but successful people are persistent.
Persistence often makes the difference between those that achieve something great and those that settle for mediocrity. While some people may be very happy with being average, many are looking at the top achievers and feeling envy. Those who are average but want to be more are often limited by their focus. Their focus is on being average, not achieving greatness.
If you are an average performer who wants more, stop just doing enough to get by. Being on top doesn’t come easily; persistence and focus make the difference between high achievers and average performers.
Look around – are you average? What are you doing about it?
-DEG
I would respectfully suggest that luck is random outcome. If the events triggering the outcome are not random, then luck was absent.
ReplyDeleteLuck is a label applied to obscure inadequacies and excellences. When adequate preparation that takes into account all known and anticipatable responses precedes success or failure, then luck must be absent.
If success or failure result from unanticipatable events, i.e., earthquake, flood, pandemic, etc. then coincidence is the causal factor.
Hope Solo's' self-penned book was released AFTER the Olympics, [Hope was the goalie on the US Womens' soccer team.] Regardless of the hidden agendas that reportedly caused this DELAYED RELEASE, her book sales' success will likely benefit from an unanticipatable event she could not control. She was not lucky except in the goal box.
Gil Longwell
Meeting With Success
Some believe that we all have about the same amount of luck. Assuming that this is true then it becomes about your return on luck. Just like return on investment, what is your return on luck? Sometimes we just have to give luck a chance. (Persistence)
DeleteThanks for the advice Dennis. I'm using it as I start my blog.
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You are right! Persistence is crucial. I have a story to tell about gardening and life and I intend to get it out there.
And above average, well my posts are long! Above average - hahahaha!
But I have a a lot to say. Hopefully I'll draw the readers who can take the time to read them. In my blog short posts wouldn't be fair to the reader. It takes time to plant and grow seeds.
Anyway, thanks for the free plug!
Stan from Garden Centered Living
www.gardencenteredliving.blogspot.com
Grow well with Love!
Hope all is going great with your blog Stan!
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