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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.\nThe 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.\n--\u25ba Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-overcome-culture-of-exceptionalism/\xa0\n--\u25ba Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles\n--\u25ba Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283\n*Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck.\n\xa0\nThank 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' ;).\nPassion Struck Podcast Starter Packs\nNew to the show? These Starter Packs are collections of our\xa0most popular episodes\xa0grouped by topic, and we now have them also\xa0on 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.\nWhat I discuss about the culture of exceptionalism:\nIf 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?\n0:00 Introduction and announcements\n3:18 Introducing the culture of exceptionalism\n4:16 The myth that we must be exceptional in everything we do\n6:46 Is there merit in just being average?\n9:01 Why we live in a culture of exceptionalism\n11:46 Why being average is perfectly fine\n12:46 What is so wrong with identifying with mediocrity?\n14:58\xa0 Analysis and future guest promo\nShow discussion questions:\nWhy do so many self-help pundits claim that exceptionalism is the only path to achieving success?\nWhy do people have a difficult time accepting the idea of being average?\nWhat is causing this culture of exceptionalism?\nWhat are the consequences of believing this culture of exceptionalism is the only path to inner peace?\nWhy should we not strive to be average but getting there as an end state is ok?\nWhat are your key takeaways from today's episode?\nHow can you apply them to your life?\nHow will you approach the culture of exceptionalism in the future?\nShow Links\nInterested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/why-it-is-perfectly-fine-just-being-mediocre/\xa0\nMy 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/\xa0\nMy interview with former Navy SEAL Mark Divine on the power of meditation: https://passionstruck.com/mark-divine-living-a-life-of-excellence/\xa0\nMy interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/\xa0\nMy interview with Elise Micheals on How Men Can Take Back their Power: https://passionstruck.com/elise-micheals-the-power-of-being-a-man/\xa0\nMy 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/\xa0\nAre you having trouble pri