How to Beat Mediocrity

What is your opinion of the kind of day you are going to have today? How does that compare with the kind of day you had yesterday? Keep in mind that no one else is going to see your answers unless you choose to share them, so be honest with yourself. If you don't notice much of a difference between what you expect today and what happened yesterday, consider the possibility that you might be experiencing the mediocrity blues. But take heart — if you want to sing a new song, this story is for you. I’ve been there, done that, and I can tell you that changing your tune is simpler than you might think, even if you don’t know how to sing.

Beating mediocrity starts with changing one thing: your mindset. This is where the battle is won or lost. Imagine you’re locked in a prison where every morning unfolds like the day before. The routines blur together, and hope fades. But here’s the twist: the key to freedom is within reach. The problem? You have to open your eyes to see it.

Each morning, commit to opening your eyes — not just physically, but spiritually and mentally. Wake up and search for that key. Unlock the door. Do something new. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture; even the smallest change can shatter the chains of monotony. A full night’s rest helps, too, so you have the energy and willpower to search for the key. And decide, before your head hits the pillow, that tomorrow you will find it.

Be aware of one caveat when you break free from your prison cell: not everyone will celebrate your escape. People around you may resist your newfound freedom, not because they want to harm you, but because your courage highlights their own chains. They may try to pull you back into the cell of sameness, where it’s safe and predictable. But remember, you are free — and they are not. At least, not yet. Your boldness might be the very thing that inspires them to open their own eyes when they’re ready.

So, what kind of day are you going to have today? Whatever your answer, I agree — it’s going to be a great, new day.