Average vs Exceptional

Posted on September 27, 2022

Okay. I just listened to an eye-widening motivational talk about being average vs exceptional. First off. they are two different mindsets. Right? Looking back, I was pretty much "average" my whole life. Lazy, in fact. I didn't give a shit about my health, my relationships, my finances, my career, my spirituality. I didn't give a f*ck! I did give a shit about having a good time, drinking, staying out late, spending too much, partying, sleeping in late, overeating, eating fast food, watching a lot of TV, being rude, neglecting my health, neglecting my relationships, ruining my finances, phoning it in at work and in life. Average was my signature. Shit, I was fortunate to hoover around average with an occasional dip here and there below average. There were plenty of dips! This "average" way of living was a product of how I think. Our thoughts become things. Imagine that. What does an average person think about? All the wrong things. Negative, false stories. I lacked the awareness that I was designing this average life for myself. It was me. No one was hitting me with the average stick. It's all my doing. I was in charge and in complete control of my thoughts. But I let my mind go rogue. I complained, bitched, yelled, accused, berated, ignored, neglected, rejected and wondered why I wasn't getting ahead, why I wasn't getting the promotion, why I had no money, didn't travel, didn't have many friends. It was me. All me. I had an average mindset. I was average. Except my name was Bill, not Joe. You see, I was even mildly funny.

So how does an "exceptional" person think? What's their mindset. I would imagine an exceptional person takes great care of their physical and mental well-being. They stand guard at the gateway of their mind, careful not to let any weeds take hold. They are invested in life and in their relationships. They are driven because they have goals and ambition. They live each day with purpose and presence. They are aware of their thoughts and maintain a positive mindset. They understand how to keep their emotions in check. An exceptional person doesn't compare. They run their own race knowing it's about how well they perform against themselves, not others. They are readers. They are curious. They ask great questions. They eat healthy foods and feed their minds with healthy information. They have meaningful relationships. They love. They push hard. They learn from their failures. They're not afraid to take risks. They don't choose ease or convenience. (God knows that is my trouble!) They know they have one life to live and aren't going to squander their time. They take time to breathe. Laugh. Cry. Enjoy. They are happy. Free. Joyful. They choose to live in a beautiful state of mind versus a suffering state of mind. They help others. They plants seeds and understand that it takes time to bear what's sown. They have a great attitude (I have that!). They bring energy and enthusiasm to everything they do. They are kind. Thoughtful. Empathetic. Good listeners. They have a big heart. They know life is a journey and they enjoy all the trips and adventures along the way. They don't take themselves too seriously. They are truly exceptional. Because there is no other choice for them. I choose to be exceptional. I'm working on it. I'm trying. I'm aware now. Your HABITS are a good indicator if you're on the path to average or on the path to exceptional. The good news is, you are in control. You can choose which path to take. Don't be average. It's blah. Boring. Bland. It's, meh. It's mediocre. It's okay. Middle of the road. And it's all right for almost everyone, except the exceptional. 

I choose to be exceptional. I've wasted some of the best years of my life being average. Now I've got a chance to live out what's left as I now aim to be exceptional. It's a standard. And I'm raising it. It's a must for me. To live an exceptional life. To become who I am meant to become: 

EXCEPTIONAL!

Joy, peace, love & lemon water!

Billy