I have a serious aversion to mediocrity.
02/2021
Let me find wisdom
In unexpected places
Let me find meaning
In the world of the battler
The addict and the dealer
We all have our vices
And everyone has something to offer
Some information worth knowing
Everyone is good at something
The work on cars, fish like pros
Tinker and fix things
Skate, Surf and Snowboard
Lift weights, play music
And some of the truly strange ones
Write books and poetry
The only thing I fear in this world
Is mediocrity
To be a suburban TV addict
Watching reruns of sitcoms
That were garbage to begin with
To cure this potential future
I have my very own version
Of catholic guilt
Where spending time unproductively
Makes me squirm and shudder
So, I write, hit the gym
And sip cab sav
Looking for inspiration
That often eludes me
The goal is
To do what I love
More than not
To share this world
With a likeminded soul
To make my family proud
And walk with pride
These things are not
Unrealistic
So, I love life
With all its flaws
And celebrate all of
The potential futures
In this life of mine
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I really do have a serious aversion to mediocrity. There’s a whole legion of everyday people that work, come home, watch TV and go to bed. Perhaps they are the happy ones but it feels like an empty lifestyle to me.
Sometimes I take my eye off the ball and have to remind myself to stay hungry for improvements to the life I’m living but mostly my work ethic is good.
I’m also a firm believer that everyone is good at something and everyone can teach you something, I find it endlessly rewarding picking the brains of workmates and friends about all kinds of knowledge and wisdom.
High Seas Clothing 
I love every single word you have written today, especially the word ‘mediocrity’ as it is my pet hate too.
The poem is excellent and profoundly right; we can learn from everybody something, including animals.
Thank you.
Joanna
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Thanks again Joanna, glad you can relate, I couldn’t imagine a life without dreaming of greater things. I think it’s a good mindset being on the lookout for what you can learn from all sorts of people, have an awesome day, take care:)
-Christo
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Christo, I can so relate to this post! Wanting my life to be more than watching TV, I started part-time night school at the age of 26..with a job and family. I became a teacher at age 40 and completed my Master’s degree while teaching full time and helping to care for my quadriplegic husband. I have always tried to learn from every person I met and every experience. I made a lot of unconventional choices along the way, which didn’t make me rich, but gave me a very interesting and fulfilling life. My life has been full of challenges, love, and joy! No regrets!
Wishing you continued success as you pursue your goals! ❤
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Thanks Cheryl, that’s incredible that you accomplished so much while having a lot on your plate. Everyone has a story to tell and yours seems like one of heart and perseverance.
May you continue to greet all life’s challenges with such an excellent attitude.
Best wishes,
-Christo
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Very skillfully evoked poem
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