Of all the things that cripple people from being all they can be, expectation is the worst.

Expectation is very different to hope, because it usually sets a standard to be attained that is nigh impossible to reach–one that says that you must the brightest, the best, the shiniest at that thing you want to do.

And with that mindset, it also usually means that when you inspect your level of work, talent, and success, you tell yourself what you are doing is not good enough so you should quit.

You’re probably already sick of people talking about 2019 and how it should be, but please listen up–

It’s OKAY to just be okay at something.

The world is full of talented, shiny, bright people. You’re one of them. How many artists, actors, writers, scientists, teachers, software developers, health professionals, coffee baristas do you know of? How many would you know of if they had the mentality that they should quit because they couldn’t be the #1 star of their industry?

So this year please do the world a favor. Accept that being okay is enough, because you’re doing your thing in your own unique way and bringing your flavor of passion to the world. That’s enough. That’s a good thing, The world needs you as you are. There’s plenty of time to get better at your “thing,” plenty of time to shine more, but for right now relax, enjoy, and do your thing with joy so that this jigsaw of life can be turned into the full picture it’s designed to be with you as one of its crucial pieces.

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