EPISODE · Mar 15, 2021 · 21 MIN
Why Mediocrity Is Riskier Than Taking A Leap
from The Motivated Mind · host Scott Lynch
Why is mediocrity riskier than taking a leap? The only thing that is certain is that time can never be replaced. Everything is an experiment and experiments don't always turn out perfect, but they lead to breakthroughs. The individuals that made an impact on this planet are those that challenged the norm, they colored outside of the lines. In this episode, I discuss four reasons why doing nothing is riskier than doing something. In this episode we cover: Why doing nothing is riskier than doing something Try naming someone that made a difference by playing it safe Risk is everywhere How risk makes us feel alive Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Like this show? Please leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why is mediocrity riskier than taking a leap? The only thing that is certain is that time can never be replaced. Everything is an experiment and experiments don't always turn out perfect, but they lead to breakthroughs. The individuals that made an impact on this planet are those that challenged the norm, they colored outside of the lines. In this episode, I discuss four reasons why doing nothing is riskier than doing something. In this episode we cover: Why doing nothing is riskier than doing something Try naming someone that made a difference by playing it safe Risk is everywhere How risk makes us feel alive Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Join the private Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Want to receive weekly episode recaps/detailed show notes and practical tips? Sign up for my free weekly newsletter Like this show? Please leave a review here (even one sentence helps) Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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