Re:How to be mediocre and be happy with yourself
by WalterSear on Monday August 22, 2016 @03:54PM
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>Constantly improving and getting better at something is only worth it if you enjoy the process.
Or if you want to stay employable in a technology job :|
Or if you need to distinguish yourself in a world where everyone is living paycheck to paycheck, and consequently content to take a salary that doesn't account for retirement.
That's what I feel is missing from all the posts and books recommending constantly improving yourself. They mostly focus on the effects, which are not the (main) point in my opinion at all.
When you're climbing a mountain, the moment you step on top of it may feel cathartic, but is it really worth it if you hate climbing? Remember that there's also a way down; how much of your euphoria will remain if you hate every moment of your descent?
Constantly improving and getting better at something is only worth it if you enjoy the process.