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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 8 MIN

Is It OK to Be Mediocre?

from The Overexamined Life

It turns out we can't be the best at everything we care about. In fact it's hard to be really good at even HALF the things we care about. Oliver Burkeman's words are here to help us process this problem.Sick of being ruled by your emotions?Join our Patreon for AD-FREE listening and bonus episodes: patreon.com/TOLclub Want to learn how to meditate? Get 30 days of the Waking Up App FREE: wakingup.com/primo  WATCH THE PODCAST on YoutubeFollow Jonah Primo on Instagram or visit his WebsiteEmail Jonah Primo at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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