THE SWORN ENEMY of excellence is mediocrity. We may have dreams and aspirations, but the gravitation pull that stems from the fear of failure, complacency or simply the comfort of the status quo can keep us in its orbit. Though we yearn for more, breaking free from the mundane to embrace excellence can be a trial.
Unlike failure, mediocrity keeps one from really moving anywhere at all, manifesting itself through a state of unfulfilled potential; brilliant ideas never see fruition, and dreams lay dormant while one lives day-to-day with no clear purpose or direction, finding comfort in settling for less than full potential.
The Power of Upskilling and Mentorship
Fortunately, there are ways to remedy this “ailment”. One of them lies in upskilling and mentorship. The transformative process of learning and acquiring new skills can push us out of jadedness. Mentorship, meanwhile, offers opportunities for a paradigm shift, opening our eyes to possibilities that may be what we need to transcend the mediocrity orbit.
