Why Average Choices Lead to Mediocre Results w/ John R. Miles EP 166

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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🗓️ 22 July 2022

⏱️ 27 minutes

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John R. Miles - Why average choices lead to mediocre results. | Brought to you by AppSumo's application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto's all-in-one HR solution https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck, the Policygenius insurance comparison website (https://www.policygenius.com/), and Indeed the platform for hiring (https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck). In last week's episode, I argued that mediocrity achieved as an end result of all our best efforts is not bad. But, it is when we intentionally practice habits that lead to being mediocre. The truth is no one wants the title of being mediocre. Everyone desires to be unique, outstanding, and gifted. However, until you create an environment around yourself that fosters excellent choices, you will persist in making daily choices that make you average at best. --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/why-average-choices-lead-being-mediocre/ --► 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 to our sponsors *AppSumo - Head to https://social.appsumo.com/passion for 10% off already discounted prices. *Gusto - Go to https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck for three months of free payroll, benefits, and HR. *Indeed - Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place. *Policygenius - Save 50% or more on life insurance at https://www.policygenius.com/. 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 why average choices lead to mediocre results: In today's episode, I will highlight habits most commonly found in those who pursue mediocrity. I will then provide you with eight things you can do to start making choices that lead to living an intentional life so that you can achieve your best in all areas of life. I will do this by sharing the story of famous American neurosurgeon Ben Carson, whose achievements prove that anyone can become excellent in what they do if they choose to. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 3:03 Why are we what we repeatedly do? 5:52 How Ben Carson overcame mediocrity 14:11 Why is mediocrity a choice? 14:54 What are the habits of mediocre people? 20:01 Eight vital ways to unlock a remarkable life 23:52 Exceptional choices deliver exceptional results 25:53 Analysis and future guest promo Show discussion questions: Why do so many people make average decisions that lead to mediocrity? Why do we have a hard time accepting the idea of being mediocre? How did Ben Carson alter his life's direction? What is your biggest takeaway from the story of Ben Carson you can apply in your own life? What are the consequences of not making the choices that carry us closer to our goals? Why is mediocrity not a state we should want to pursue? What are your key takeaways from today's episode? How can you apply them to your life? How will you approach your choices in the future? Show Links Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/if-you-want-remarkable-life-stop-chasing-normal-one/ Think Big by Ben Carson: https://amzn.to/3PsyXem (Amazon Link) The Big Picture by Ben Carson: https://amzn.to/3PINH8p (Amazon Link) Take the Risk by Ben Carson: https://amzn.to/3v9Ozev (Amazon Link) Listen to my solo episode from last week on how you overcome the culture of exceptionalism: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-overcome-culture-of-exceptionalism/ Check out my int

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0:00.0	Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast,
0:03.1	finding success in your life isn't a secret that only a few can attain.
0:07.4	It's simply building consistent habits that support choices that expand your life.
0:13.4	If you want breakout success, you must establish practices and routines that lead you closer to that goal.
0:21.5	Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John Armiles, and on the show,
0:25.7	we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people
0:31.0	and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.
0:35.6	Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become
0:41.6	the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener
0:46.8	questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guest ranging
0:52.3	from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,
0:58.9	visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck.
1:04.2	Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Momentum Friday, an episode 166 of Passion Struck.
1:10.8	And thank you for all of you who have come back this week to listen and learn how to live better,
1:15.1	be better, and impact the world. And if you're new to the show, thank you for coming,
1:19.2	or you would just like to introduce it to friends or family members, and we so appreciate it
1:23.6	when you do. We now have episode starter packs, both on Spotify and on the Passion Struck website,
1:29.0	which are collections of our fans' favorite episodes that we organized by topic to make it so
1:34.8	easy for any new listener to understand everything that we do here on the show. Just go to passionstruck.com
1:41.0	slash starter packs to get started. In case you missed my episodes from earlier this week,
1:45.8	they featured Jean O'Wang, who is the founding CEO and president of Virgin Unite, the co-founder
1:52.7	of Plus Wonder and a B-team leader. And we discuss her new book, Partnering, How to Forge,
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