In today’s world, nobody wants to be average, everybody wants to be top of the world and fulfil their dreams/aspirations. But by definition, most of the people fall into that category. Now, it is time to break out of the mold and do work that separates you from the rest of the pack through these five strategies:
1. Retrain Your Brain
As long as you as an individual… can convince yourself that in order to move forward as best you can you have to be optimistic, you can be described as ‘one of the faithful,’ one of those people who can say, ‘Well, look, something’s going to happen! Let’s just keep trying. Let’s not give up. — Tom Hanks
The power of belief is staggering. That may be for both good and bad. If you think you’re average you may inevitably remain average. However, if you believe you’ll be able to be great, doors will start to open. Put some effort into convincing yourself that you’re not just another average person. Convince yourself that being average may be a limit you impose on yourself, and keep reminding yourself that you are limitless.
2. Attract What You Want
What you seek is seeking you. ― Rumi
The best case scenario is for what you’re after to come to you. Success is extremely attractive, so one of the best ways to attract what you want is by demonstrating your success. Prove to anyone who meets you that you fall in the “above average” category. If you want someone to consider you for your dream job, make it a point to show them why you’re that person’s dream employee. The smartest, simplest way to do that is to always put in your best effort. So you should…
3. Really Do The Work
Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction. — Anne Frank
Being average can often equate to being, well, lazy. If you recognize you’ll be able to accomplish more but choose not to exert real effort and rise above your peers, the shoe most definitely fits. You’ll not get fired from your job, but you sure aren’t getting that big promotion. If you’re only making a minimal effort, you’ll only find minimal success. To get further in life you need to really put in the work.. If you choose things are “good enough” you’ll quickly end up becoming stagnant. If you retain telling yourself that you simply can do better, you’ll become better. But there are people trying to become quite average, too, so you have got to work…
4. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else. — Albert Einstein
Be better than your peers by being engaged in what you’re doing. Eliminate all distractions by finding a relaxed environment. Carve out an area for yourself that’s free from the regular demands of your standard of living so you’ll just do the work. The simplest thing you’ll be able to do is use somewhere quiet, but whether or not you’re working in an exceedingly chaotic you’ll be able to tune everything out with a pair of headphones and also the right music.
5. Don’t Be Forgotten
My biggest fear in life is to be forgotten. — Evita Peron
Average mean invisible. If you simply do what’s asked of you, there’s no reason for people not to forget you. People will remember you if what you are doing is memorable, so produce work of such a top quality that there’s no way it otherwise you will be forgotten. One trick is to be sure what you offer is distinct from what anybody else does. Find the way to provide things that are truly unique. You can’t be average if you’re original.
