I was tough on myself because I feared being a lazy procrastinator and the inevitable result: being mediocre or second best. I always went the extra mile.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear of mediocrity drives extra effort and avoidance of procrastination.
- In plain terms
- Fear of being average made me work harder.
- What can you take from it?
- Use fear of mediocrity as motivation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does fear motivate you or paralyze you?
- Is mediocrity truly bad?
Another view
Fear can lead to burnout if not managed.
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