Never Settle For Ordinary!
Kent Jacobson, a.k.a. "Mr. Success"

I have discovered a common attribute among successful people no
matter the age, profession or location in the world … they never
settle for ordinary. 

Successful people in all walks of life at various ages discovered
ordinary is not going to get them very far in life. Sure, being
ordinary provides stability and the ability to fit in or adapt,
but not get them ahead. If getting to the front is what you
strive for, then stand out and never settle for being ordinary.
Of course you are not going be the front runner in every venture
you try, but the important aspect of your life is having the
drive to not be ordinary.

Easier said then done? Sure it is, it is true that everything
comes at a price, wow how many cliché’s can I get into one
article, you get the point. Ok, here are my 6 how not to settle
for being ordinary self checks for you.

Self Checks that will not allow you to settle for ordinary:

1. Take on a Leadership role at any age, task or activity. Step
up and start learning about your leadership skills. You probably
already have a pretty good idea at this point what type of
improvements are needed, this major step that takes experience
and time.

2. Learn from your mistakes; do not make the same mistake over
again.

3. Continuously Improve yourself mentally and physically. Find
new and interesting subjects to learn about, searching out
information online or better yet, reading a book provides a
foothold into a wonderful habit. 

4. Mentor those around you by exhibiting positive behaviors and
habits. By teaching those around you about subjects within you
span of knowledge you gain even more subject comprehension.
 
5. Set goals for yourself. Short and long term goals, easy goals
or stretch goals … just set them and post them somewhere in
writing on your computer, on the fridge in your office or car.
Check yourself periodically on progress or lack there of.

6. Be Driven; do not let yourself become complacent or satisfied
with where you are at or what you have achieved. When you reach
some of your goals set new ones, tougher goals or some people
refer to them as stretch goals. 

If you do not know where you are going, how will you ever know
when you get there?

Let me remind you what E.M. Cioran wrote – We are all geniuses
when we dream!