People hang out in the street everyday. People watch television for hours. People complain about bills. People shout and argue with each other over simple things. People have a ‘whatever’ attitude. People wait for things to happen. This is normal for some people.
It’s not normal at all. Being average is not normal. Having no vision is not normal. Going where the wind blows is not normal. Being irresponsible is not normal. Being without a goal or dream is not normal. Giving up is not normal.
Just because ‘everyone’ is doing it, does not make it normal. When you do positive things that improve you, that’s normal. When you get up in the morning and map out your plan to have a successful day, that’s normal. When you choose being productive over being lazy, that’s normal. When you take responsibility for what happens, that’s normal. When you adapt, adjust and keep moving, that’s normal. When you don’t settle for less than your best, that’s normal.
In some parts, society has become so average, that it is being perceived as the ‘new’ normal. Success doesn’t happen at the average level. That’s why it is average. Everyone is comfortable with blending in and no one wants to stick out.
Being comfortable is dangerous. When you’re comfortable, you have no intentions on getting better. You go with the flow of what everyone else is doing. It’s satisfying, because you don’t bring attention to yourself by doing better. You may even come across some inspiration that moves you, but you dare not rock the boat, because everyone will see you. That is no way to live YOUR life.
There is no growth in being normal. Successful people aren’t normal, they’re extraordinary (EXTRA -ordinary). Everyone wants to be successful, but there’s work involved. There are risks to take. You have to do more than what average people do. The fear is there, but you are in control. It’s your choice.
Your normal takes on challenges. Your normal may fall, but it gets back up. Your normal is relentless. Your normal will make it happen. Your normal is persistent and consistent. Your normal offers no excuses. Your normal bypasses judgment. Your normal doesn’t let anything stop it. Your normal may even rest, but it won’t quit. Your normal is determined and disciplined.
That is your normal. #BeGoalden