Aspire Higher? NOT!!!!

Here's something to think about:

I’ve been noticing something more and more, and as I analyze it, I’m finding it to be more and more interesting. The question I frequently ask myself is: “Why do people aspire to mediocrity and are okay with that?”

Ever heard the quote "Aspire Higher" or "Do your best in all you do" ? I just really don't see that a lot anymore, and I do look for it. I’m not trying to raise myself up higher than anyone, but so many times I see things happening and it’s just the very minimum, and more frequently not even that. Stuff like “I’ll settle for a C rather than an A,” or “At least I’m trying” are things I hear a lot. Disrespect to people who disserve respect is another “cool” thing to do. "I don't need to do this," and "Well, I'd rather do that," are things that people say to try and rationalize their doings. I just don’t get it. I can see that some people are just lazy and don’t want to do anything, but that doesn’t constitute mediocrity. Nothing does. Everyone should do what they are capable of, and to the best of their ability.

Personally, I try to do the best I can whenever I do something, and I don’t get any satisfaction out of doing the minimum. I don't see how anyone can get satisfaction in doing just "the minimum." I can't force anyone into doing their best to achieve the highest, but imagine what this world would be like if everyone did just a little bit more.