Constant exposure to exceptional achievements through media has skewed our perception of what is normal. Manson explains that most people are average at most things, and the pursuit of being extraordinary in all aspects of life is unrealistic and harmful. He states, 'The vast majority of life is unextraordinary, indeed quite average.' Accepting our average nature can alleviate the pressure to be extraordinary and lead to a more fulfilling life. | Mark Manson | The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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The Tyranny of Exceptionalism

Constant exposure to exceptional achievements through media has skewed our perception of what is normal. Manson explains that most people are average at most things, and the pursuit of being extraordinary in all aspects of life is unrealistic and harmful. He states, 'The vast majority of life is unextraordinary, indeed quite average.' Accepting our average nature can alleviate the pressure to be extraordinary and lead to a more fulfilling life.

-- Mark Manson