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Do you ever have those times when you look in the mirror and think, “Hey, my life is pretty good”?  I have.  In fact, I was just thinking about it this morning.  But lately I’ve had this nagging feeling that there’s more than just a “good” life.  Now, I’m not saying that I have bad life, because really, besides not having a secure job (does anyone?), it is a pretty good life.  My consulting is opening doors, I’m in pretty good shape, I have two amazing kids, and while dating has been a bit on the back burner for a while, I have a decent social life.

But honestly, I feel like I’m only running at about 80%.  Sometimes more, sometimes less, but basically somewhat better than average.  And I’m tired of it.  I mean, why do something only most of the way?  Lately I’ve come to believe that what separates a great life from an average life is only that 20%.  You put in those extra miles on the bike.  Make that one extra sales call.  Sit down and read that book with your kids.  Talk to that cute girl that smiled at you, even if you think she’ll shoot you down.  You go the distance.  You go even further.  Most of the way is not good enough anymore.  I’ve heard it said that the perfect solution is the enemy of a good solution.  Maybe.  But I think the mediocre life is the enemy of the great life.  Could have been a contender.  Complacency kills.

It’s certainly not a lack of talent or ability.  I have that in spades.

I think it’s just comes down to the belief that it’s okay to have an average life.

Not anymore.

Richard Branson, Lance Armstrong, John Mayer.  They are constantly striving to live that exceptional life.  To challenge themselves to live their best lives.  That’s the sphere I want to be in.

Think of this as my manifesto to live fearlessly, a declaration of war on the mediocre life.  This life goes to 11.

Life, you’re on notice.