Life's Shallow Grave

?The phrase "Being comfortable with being average" evokes various responses, depending on one's emotional intelligence, daily circumstances, and ability to lift oneself from the mundane routines of life.

It is reminiscent of the question, "What distinguishes a rut from a shallow grave?" The answer is straightforward: "If you find yourself in a shallow grave, chances are you are already deceased!"

A rut, however, shares similarities. Although you remain active, engaging in the same activities day after day, facing the same direction and thinking in the same patterns, the rut gradually deepens. Your clarity diminishes, and your options dwindle. It is a slow death, yet it provides a sense of comfort, and therein lies the problem.

We all experience this phenomenon because, as human beings, we are resistant to change. We yearn to know what lies ahead and often seek predictability in our lives.

This inclination is rooted in the way our minds function. Our Neo-Cortex strives to keep us safe by avoiding surprises. Its purpose is to preserve our lives, keeping us out of trouble and ensuring we act in a predictable manner, doing things the way we always have. However, this changes when someone or something comes along and disrupts our routines.

Disruptors, or anything that shakes up the status quo, can have a positive impact on our mindset and performance. They force us out of the Neo-Cortex rut and into the Cerebellum, where we are compelled to think, act, and behave differently, often as a means of survival.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if companies offered courses similar to car servicing? Imagine taking regular breaks to have your thinking overhauled and serviced once a year by a "Cerebellum Technician." After engaging in invigorating discussions, reflective thinking, and rejuvenating sleep, you would emerge with a renewed vision, purpose, and a fresh way of thinking and performing, without the need for major disruptions like job loss, illness, war, divorce, or other inconvenient life events.

This concept may sound somewhat futuristic, but the good news is that it is already available for those who genuinely aspire to overcome self-imposed limitations and achieve exceptional performance. In the realms of sports, business, and life, numerous examples exist where the unimaginable becomes a reality, and only those unexplored avenues truly hold value. It is a life where change is no longer seen as an obstacle but rather as a mindset deeply ingrained, celebrated, and measured as a norm of leadership and outstanding performance. Introducing "The RUT quotient" (Random/Unconscious/Thinking), a fresh measure of change, thinking, and performance.

Anyone up for their 50,000-mile service?