Is there a certificate for mediocrity? In a world of averages, and the Law of Averages, what do you bat? What is your scorecard?
Do you complete things just to please others? Do you do something because you have no choice? Do you finish something, or else?
When a student graduates from a course of workshop, what does he/she get?
· A certificate of completion
· A certificate of achievement
· A certificate of participation
· A certificate of competency
What did they actually learn? Are the students aware that they have learnt? How do they know they have learnt?
Now, when you shift this intellectual recognition into higher gear, like a diploma, degree, and post-graduate degree, what does that really mean? Donald Trump (in his TV series, The Apprentice) continually challenges the age-old question: Book-smart, or street-smart? Well, few would dare argue with Mr Trump since he is financially successful: he has established himself as being business savvy, possessing business acumen, and is financially intelligent. In my equation of success, I tend not to accommodate those successful people who already come from money.
I like the notion of alternate degrees, University of Life, practitioner certification, and the like. Seth Godin conceptualized and realized his 6-month Alternate MBA (SAMBA) course for nine successful candidates. There were overwhelming requests for this unusual internship! Perhaps, that is why Executive MBAs are popular with mature, experienced corporate leaders.
I recall at one time Robert Kiyosaki’s book ‘If You Want To Be Rich & Successful, Don’t Go to School’ was banned. [The book has since been retitled, for marketing reasons]. It is interesting that the censors did not read between the lines. So much for book-smart! People do interpret what they read, in whichever way they want to.
Seriously, attempt to aim for mastery in at least one skill or competency in your life. Stop being average! Stop being mediocre! Do your best!
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