How Do You Overcome the Culture of Exceptionalism? w/ John R. Miles EP 163

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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🗓️ 15 July 2022

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

So many of us struggle with a sense of inadequacy because we are immersed in a culture of exceptionalism. As a result, we will not dare even to consider being average, nor do we know how to accept it with humility. The problem is that this culture of exceptionalism threatens to turn the idea of personal excellence into an anachronism. It is teaching us that it's terrible to be average. As a result, it inflicts people with chronic hopelessness and loneliness because they feel they can't settle for anything but being the best. If they don't, they are a failure. --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-overcome-culture-of-exceptionalism/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). Passion Struck Podcast Starter Packs New to the show? These Starter Packs are collections of our most popular episodes grouped by topic, and we now have them also on Spotify. To find your old favorites, you can also browse starter packs for existing listeners. Every week, John interviews everyday heroes from all walks of life. Learn how to subscribe to the show and never miss a new episode and topic. What I discuss about the culture of exceptionalism: If you discovered this episode of Passion Struck, you have likely been taught that exceptionalism is the only path to becoming your best self. In today's Passion Struck podcast Momentum Friday episode, I provide a counter opinion to the myth that being average is a bad thing. I discuss the culture of exceptionalism that is infiltrating so many of our lives. What I mean by daring to be average. And answer the question, why would anyone want to do that? 0:00 Introduction and announcements 3:18 Introducing the culture of exceptionalism 4:16 The myth that we must be exceptional in everything we do 6:46 Is there merit in just being average? 9:01 Why we live in a culture of exceptionalism 11:46 Why being average is perfectly fine 12:46 What is so wrong with identifying with mediocrity? 14:58 Analysis and future guest promo Show discussion questions: Why do so many self-help pundits claim that exceptionalism is the only path to achieving success? Why do people have a difficult time accepting the idea of being average? What is causing this culture of exceptionalism? What are the consequences of believing this culture of exceptionalism is the only path to inner peace? Why should we not strive to be average but getting there as an end state is ok? What are your key takeaways from today's episode? How can you apply them to your life? How will you approach the culture of exceptionalism in the future? Show Links Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/why-it-is-perfectly-fine-just-being-mediocre/ My interview with Dave Vago, Ph.D. on How To Experience Personal Growth And Awakening Through Meditation And Meta Awareness: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ My interview with former Navy SEAL Mark Divine on the power of meditation: https://passionstruck.com/mark-divine-living-a-life-of-excellence/ My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/ My interview with Elise Micheals on How Men Can Take Back their Power: https://passionstruck.com/elise-micheals-the-power-of-being-a-man/ My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ Are you having trouble pri

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0:00.0	Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast, is there a merit in just being average?
0:05.2	Is it okay to strive but be at arm's distance from achieving your goals of maybe being the best
0:12.0	or the greatest? Maybe being average or above average is not only okay but also underrated.
0:19.0	Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John Armiles, and on the show,
0:23.3	we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn
0:29.2	their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you
0:35.2	unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
0:40.7	If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.
0:45.8	We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guest-ranging from astronauts to authors,
0:51.7	CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
0:58.3	Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck. Hello, everyone, and welcome back to
1:03.6	Momentum Friday, an episode 163 of Passion Struck. And thank you to each and every one of you
1:10.7	who comes back weekly to listen and learn how to live better, be better, and impact the world.
1:15.8	And if you're new to the show or you would just like to introduce this to a friend or family member,
1:20.4	and thank you for doing that, you can now find episode starder packs both on Spotify and on
1:25.5	the Passion Struck website. And these are collections of your favorite episodes that we
1:29.7	organize into topics such as astronauts or women at the top of their game, or leading military
1:36.0	leaders, or how to overcome adversity. Just go to PassionStruck.com slash starder packs to get started.
1:43.5	And in case you missed my episodes from earlier in the week, they featured Professor Sarah Medneck,
1:49.2	who's a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California Irvine, and the author of the
1:54.8	books, Take a nap and the power of the downstate. And we discuss in our interview why this downstate
2:01.2	and upstate ratio is so important for how we achieve maximum performance and health in our lives.
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