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At what point in your life did you accept being 'average'?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:46 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:46 am
I've always had somewhat of an addictive personality but usually channel it through productive things/hobbies. The downside is I have a habit of committing 100% of my time and energy into things until it becomes a crutch.
For example, I used to workout a lot until I got to a point I was full on bodybuilder, diet, strict routine, etc. A few years ago I started jogging and within a year I was training and running marathons always striving to one up my personal best. I recently started playing golf again and find myself playing or going to the range 4-5 times a week.
The older I get I just sort of admire people that can be happy being average and it doesn't bother them to be a little chubby, out of shape, shoot a bad round of golf, or just not worry about it. It's human nature obviously to always want to improve, but at what age or point in your life did you just say f*** it and accept mediocrity? Does being like that eat at you at all?
Anyway...looking forward to some tl;dr responses
For example, I used to workout a lot until I got to a point I was full on bodybuilder, diet, strict routine, etc. A few years ago I started jogging and within a year I was training and running marathons always striving to one up my personal best. I recently started playing golf again and find myself playing or going to the range 4-5 times a week.
The older I get I just sort of admire people that can be happy being average and it doesn't bother them to be a little chubby, out of shape, shoot a bad round of golf, or just not worry about it. It's human nature obviously to always want to improve, but at what age or point in your life did you just say f*** it and accept mediocrity? Does being like that eat at you at all?
Anyway...looking forward to some tl;dr responses
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:47 am
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Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
This feels like a subtle brag thread.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
Go frick yourself, Mr. Perfect. Delusional prick.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
So you're a bodybuilder, marathon runner, and golf pro. I'd say that's pretty average for the OT
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:48 am to BabyTac
quote:I have more shite to worry about that these things. I would rather excel at my career than at working out and playing weekend golf.
a little chubby, out of shape, shoot a bad round of golf
Not everyone has your definition of mediocre.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:50 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:49 am to BabyTac
I'm not there yet. I do the same thing you're talking about. I can't just 'do' hobbies/sports. I throw myself fully into them. It's draining and not fun. I'm a cyclist and train my arse off. And I'm mediocre, at best. I guess I'll have to strive for average.
At work, professionally, I do the same thing. But it's becoming apparent that I won't always be moving upwards. How do people settle into a job for decades?? I can't imagine doing what I'm doing now day-in and day-out forever. There has to be more to life than this. And I make very good money and I'm not overburdened. Just can't settle.
At work, professionally, I do the same thing. But it's becoming apparent that I won't always be moving upwards. How do people settle into a job for decades?? I can't imagine doing what I'm doing now day-in and day-out forever. There has to be more to life than this. And I make very good money and I'm not overburdened. Just can't settle.
This post was edited on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am to BabyTac
I'll whoop your arse in golf baw
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:51 am to BabyTac
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
No mention of salary. Sounds like you are average
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
Unless you won competitions, won tournaments, or won marathons, you are well below "average".
Sorry, man.
Sorry, man.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:52 am to BabyTac
Sucks to be you
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:54 am to BabyTac
I have always been extremely confident and content with my underachieving/mediocrity in all aspects of life. It's a state of mind that can't be taught, you're born with it.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:55 am to BabyTac
To be honest, it sounds like you have self-esteem issues.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:56 am to BabyTac
If you graduated from a state college, you're a little more average than you realize.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:56 am to BabyTac
So, your 3 examples are about your hobbies. I assume you were average in school and average at your job since you didn't list those.
So ask yourself, how did/does it feel to be an average student? Do you always get straight A's, or do you have average intelligence.
So ask yourself, how did/does it feel to be an average student? Do you always get straight A's, or do you have average intelligence.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:56 am to BabyTac
Sounds like you need to find a gym that's 26.2 miles from a golf course... life complete.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:58 am to BabyTac
You left a lot of stuff out that you could be great at. Especially more important things. Having 3 hobbies doesn't make you above average.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:59 am to BabyTac
You sound poor.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:59 am to BabyTac
I hear you man. I admire people who don't feel the need to strive to make the most money or be the best in their field and instead play golf and work out all day. Sounds like the life.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:59 am to BabyTac
Look at all of the average people in here getting all defensive. 
Same here.
quote:
Just can't settle.
Same here.
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