The Mediocrity Trap: Finding Peace in an Extraordinary-Obsessed World
GCGarv Chawla Mar 14, 2025 1 min read
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Have you ever found yourself late at night with the crushing realization that you are mediocre? Not special or extraordinary in any meaningful way? Whether you’re 15, 25, 40, or 65, chances are you’ve experienced this existential dread at some point. Now here’s a truth that most people won’t admit: You are indeed mediocre. And …
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