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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).\nIn\xa0last week's episode, I argued that\xa0mediocrity 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.\nThe 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.\xa0\n--\u25ba Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/why-average-choices-lead-being-mediocre/\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.\nThank you to our sponsors\n*AppSumo - Head to https://social.appsumo.com/passion for 10% off already discounted prices.\n*Gusto - Go to https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck for three months of free payroll, benefits, and HR.\xa0\n*Indeed - Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place.\xa0\n*Policygenius - Save 50% or more on life insurance at https://www.policygenius.com/.\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 why average choices lead to mediocre results:\nIn 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.\n\xa0\nI will do this by sharing the story of famous American neurosurgeon\xa0Ben Carson, whose achievements prove that anyone can become excellent in what they do if they choose to.\n0:00 Introduction and announcements\n3:03 Why are we what we repeatedly do?\n5:52 How Ben Carson overcame mediocrity\n14:11 Why is mediocrity a\xa0choice? \n14:54 What are the habits of mediocre people? \n20:01 Eight vital ways to unlock a remarkable life \n23:52 Exceptional choices deliver exceptional results\n25:53\xa0 Analysis and future guest promo\nShow discussion questions:\nWhy do so many people make average decisions that lead to mediocrity?\nWhy do we have a hard time accepting the idea of being mediocre?\nHow did Ben Carson alter his life's direction?\nWhat is your biggest takeaway from the story of Ben Carson you can apply in your own life?\nWhat are the consequences of not making the choices that carry us closer to our goals?\nWhy is mediocrity not a state we should want to pursue?\nWhat are your key takeaways from today's episode?\nHow can you apply them to your life?\nHow will you approach your choices in the future?\nShow Links\nInterested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/if-you-want-remarkable-life-stop-chasing-normal-one/\xa0\xa0\nThink Big by Ben Carson: https://amzn.to/3PsyXem (Amazon Link)\nThe Big Picture by Ben Carson: https://amzn.to/3PINH8p (Amazon Link)\nTake the Risk by Ben Carson: https://amzn.to/3v9Ozev (Amazon Link)\n\nListen 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/\xa0\n\n\nCheck out my int