I remember a few years back when I was in college, I used to say, "I'm not spending all this time going to college just to get a C, I'm going for the A!" But I've noticed throughout the years, when it comes to other areas of my life, there have been times when I haven't had that same aspiration.
Why is it that we sometimes settle for mediocre; doing just enough to survive, rather than giving our all so we can thrive? Is it that we are only inspired to do our very best when there's an immediate payoff or reward? Or is it that we just get super cozy in our zones-of-comfort?
Well for me, it's always been about passion, or the lack thereof. If I don't love what I'm doing, it's challenging for me to stay engaged and motivated. What can really derail me is when I start listening to my tyrannical mind tell me that my most impassioned interests can't support me. Of course I know that's a bunch of bullshit, since there are absolutely no limitations to our creative abilities.
I believe there will always be rewards when we follow our soul's yearnings and do what we love, even if they're not immediate, just as there will be consequences when we ignore them.
Playing small generates a meager existence. Let's trust ourselves more, follow our hearts more, get excited about our lives again and go for that A.