The Key Is Staying Inspired, Despite The Appearance Of Normality.
It’s all about being so motivated that you’re daily routine looks like Clark Kent – usual, normal, even boring.
The truth is that Superman (or Superwoman) is the media’s darling. He or she, is the one that gets asked to take all the selfies, do the interviews, sign the autographs etc, etc, etc.
However, behind every Superman or Superwoman. There is a very real Clark Kent or Clarkia Kenta, that is actually the unsung hero or heroine that makes it all work.
What did Kevin Durant say when he won MVP? That his mom was the real MVP.
It’s All About Being So Motivated, That You Looker Deeper Than The Appearance Of Normality.
Or if you will, the Clarkia Kentia, behind KD’s MVP winning season. It’s anybody guess what percentage Wanda Durant shoots from the free throw line. However, what is low key very clear, is that Kevin Durant would have shot 0% in the NBA. Without Wanda Durant being motivated to do the normal things. Like pay bills and keep a roof over KD’s head. Moreover, loving KD and letting him know that he could achieve his NBA dreams are probably the biggest reason why Wanda Durant is the real MVP, behind the actual MVP.
The beautiful thing about this story is that it conveys a really important lesson to us all. That success is always built on a foundation of normality that is accessible to normal, motivated, people. Extraordinary sells. In our world of competition, marketing, social media and movies. Superman & Superwoman are used for their starpower, which in turn is used to sell us, the public, on an idea and/or product or service.
However, if we focus on reality and/or the truth. We quickly see that all achievement is rooted in the normality of our daily routines. Thomas J Stanley and William D Danko, provide even more insight into the “ordinary” face of success in their classic book, The Millionaire Next Door.
It’s All About Asking Yourself, All The Right Questions.
No matter who we are, or what challenges we have, we all have something that we can do today to achieve progress. Every day we get a brand new 24 hours to spend. Ideally, we should be spending all 24 of those hours, in way that brings us closer to the goals we are motivated by.
How we choose to spend those 24 hours will eventually determine if one day we get to have our Superman or Superwoman moment. However, way before that moment ever comes, things will look a lot like Clark Kent. That is, non news worthy and normal.
Nevertheless, there is a very special, even underrated benefit that comes from appearing to be normal. Less distractions and demands. In the movie, The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior, what was the main character’s big realization? That normality is fake, nothing in life is ordinary but instead, every single aspect of life is extraordinary. Every breath we take. The fact that we’ve all survived 100 percent of the things we’ve been through.
Despite how humankind has damaged and mismanaged the environment, we are all surrounded by the wonders of nature and life itself. In fact, the real crime we commit is categorizing the extraordinary as normal, simply because it is everywhere all the time. This mistake, then has the knock on effect, of robbing us all of having more opportunities to express gratitude.
Everyday there are countless developments and opportunities. We are surrounded by constant change (that we can choose to be a part of). Whether in terms of the good or the bad, there is nothing normal about what we see. Life, is, extraordinary. The fun part about life is that it gets even more extraordinary when you, join the fun. So, to quickly clarify, excellence often has a look of normality to it. However, if we look below the surface, we can realise that the extraordinary is everywhere. Things may seem normal, until we reach the top, but again, the truth is that the extraordinary is everywhere.
It’s All About Being So Motivated That You Are Always Trying To Level Up.
When it comes to the extraordinary, how can you join in? What passions of yours are so strong that you can lose yourself in them as you happily increase your expertise? What adventures are so intriguing that merely attempting them would be rewarding enough?Are there extraordinary people or institutions that would easily add value to your life if you interacted with them? If so, take the plunge and ensure that these things are a part of your life. Risks do come from trusting other people, but these risks can be offset by just how amazing your life is when you are part of an amazing group.
If your life is less amazing than you want it to be. Figure out why this is and what needs to change for you to be (more) satisfied. The cold hard truth is that you, are probably going to have to be the one to work hard at achieving progress. However, the bright side of this is that you’ll know you were the one responsible for you living a better life later.
If you see it, you can be it and if you hunger for it, you can have it. Especially, if you’re willing to earn whatever it is you want.
If you are a Clark Kent, or a Clarkia Kenta. It means you are quietly working towards being where and who you want to be. Despite how “normal” it may look. The truth is, that the end of everyday brings you closer to where you want to be. Right up until the very day that you hit your mark, life will look the same.
You will look, exactly as you do now and it will appear as though you are making zero or questionable progress. However, the cumalitive value of your hard work must always be remembered. If anyone is aware of all the hard work you are putting in, it should be you. Therefore you of all people should know that you are definitely going places. It is impossible to work hard, consistently, without achieving growth.
As long as you are choosing sensible goals and working towards them sensibly, there is no reason to doubt that you’ll be successful.
The positive thing about living on a planet with 8 Billion people is that you can access information from someone that has been where you want to be. Which means you can aim for your goals with clarity. So, shoot, your shot.