The Law of Average
In the quiet storm of self-doubt, I once felt trapped—fear whispering that I wasn’t enough. Then came a realization, born not from theory but from lived trial: The Law of Average. At its core, it’s disarmingly simple. If countless ordinary people have crossed a hurdle before me, then so can I.
No pedestals of genius required—just the courage to join the crowd.
This principle became a lifeline. Take driving, for instance. What began as paralyzing dread—visions of failed clutches and traffic disasters—softened when I noticed millions navigating roads daily. Teenagers, workers, relatives—all steering through chaos with calm. If they can, why not me?
Each practice turned fear into skill, one gear at a time.
The same law guided me through heartbreak. Alone with questions of worth, I remembered: heartbreak is humanity’s shared rite of passage. Poets, friends, strangers—all survived, rebuilt, even flourished. Their resilience became my scaffold. Pain didn’t vanish overnight, but perspective grew: if the average heart can heal, so will mine.
This isn’t glorifying mediocrity. It’s dismantling the paralysis of “I’m not enough.” The method mirrors science itself—watch, hypothesize, test, refine. It sparks pseudo-confidence that matures into real strength. By leaning on the ordinary, we uncover something extraordinary: resilience hidden in plain sight.
So, when doubt returns, pause and invoke the Law of Average. Ask: Has anyone walked this path before? If yes—and they almost always have—move ahead.
You are average, and that’s your superpower. This is one tool from my Inner Mechanics Series, where we unpack simple frameworks for fear-proofing the mind.
Who’s ready to test the Law in their own life?
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