The Ultimate Paradox

Change is a constant. It cannot be avoided. Constant change is reality and any interpretation of stasis is an illusion. Therefore the only true steady state is change.

To pursue mastery and eradicate mediocrity, we train with the intent of achieving balance and effortless effort. When we talk about balance in our lives or effortless effort in our training, we are talking about the intent behind our journey. While both balance and effortless effort may appear to be destinations, they should not be considered as such. Any achievement of either is temporary and fleeting; therefore, as destinations, they are unreachable.

Balance and Effortless Effort are only momentarily achievable. If you believe you have achieved them, you must realize that this is only a temporary state. They are immediately, and constantly, being eroded. Any appearance of stability and stasis is an illusion that has been created by mediocrity, or perhaps it is the genesis of mediocrity itself.

The ultimate paradox: BALANCE = EFFORTLESS EFFORT = MEDIOCRITY.

Keep this paradox in front of you at all times. I am constantly evaluating my process and working hard to achieve balance and a state of effortless effort. The second that I feel I have accomplished this, I recognize the danger I am in and immediately re-engage with my process.

Engagement is key.  Always. The space between engagements is filled with mediocrity.

Jeff Brinker