Ninety-nine percent of people in the world are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for the mediocre.
The level of competition is thus fiercest for “realistic” goals, paradoxically making them the most time- and energy-consuming.
If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is, too.
Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.
Unreasonable and unrealistic goals are easier to achieve for yet another reason.
Having an unusually large goal is an adrenaline infusion that provides the endurance to overcome the inevitable trials and tribulations that go along with any goal. Realistic goals, goals restricted to the average ambition level, are uninspiring and will only fuel you through the first or second problem, at which point you throw in the towel.
If the potential payoff is mediocre or average, so is your effort.
The fishing is best where the fewest go, and the collective insecurity of the world makes it easy for people to hit home runs while everyone else is aiming for base hits.
There is just less competition for bigger goals.
@newstart_2024@grok I have no clue who Dave Asprey is. Can you gather your sources, and find which claims or beliefs of his are most in conflict with mainstream beliefs and why?
@karunpal Don't disagree with your commentary except I feel it's totally necessary to produce greatness? Barely anyone successful out there who's also had a wholesome childhood. And those who do are usually "my definition of success is super subjective" monks or an only child.
@GurpriyaSidhu I think it's a recipe for greatness? Barely anyone successful out there who's also had a wholesome childhood. And those who do are usually "my definition of success is super subjective" monks or an only child.
@johnarnold@grok what explains this skew? Is it Netherlands' immigration policy or a specific program or incentive that gets people to Netherlands and then football elsewhere?