Mediocrity

A Villanelle exploring the issue of mediocrity.

You know there is something wrong when a recent article makes a case for kindergarten teachers making $320,000.00 for laying a solid educational foundation, only to realize that in the real, real world...

Laziness and mediocrity are roundly vilified. Yet our capitalism depends on the laziness and consumerism of a vast army of underachieving citizens. Laziness and mediocrity are the ultimate creators of wealth, the sustainers of our capitalist system.

A preview of the Mediocrity Sedan by Subaru. If you like average and mundane, this is the car for you. Look out Smart Car, a new winner for the worst vehicle ever made is here.

Socialism is the great leveler. It breeds mediocrity which impedes growth and development. It undermines creativity and innovation. Ultimately, it yields a society of the status quo. Progress dies.

The 2010 Summer Movie Season has so far produced lukewarm results, with only three or four bona fide hits. Will it get any better?

When you begin to learn how your subconscious mind works, it can be a gas. It is funny to see how simple it works and how incredibly responsive it is to every thought you have.

Are you stuck in mediocrity and want to get out of it? Here are some ways to control your destiny and step out of mediocrity.

A look at the one paradigm that plagues American society and what comes as a result.

If this baseball's offseason has taught us anything, it's that you don't necessarily need to be good to be paid well.

Not all is lost when you chase your heart.

"Joey, average means you're the best of the worst and the worst of the best," my father always told me.

This season Tim Tebow sparked more interest than ever into a mediocre football team. All the stars aligned, nothing short of miracles took place, and somehow the Broncos snuck into the playoffs.

Life is short and you should not take everything lightly. You should have success in your work, love in your marriage, and adoration of your children. Sincerity in your occupation and health in your old age make you leave this world with the satisfaction.

Here is a collection of inspirational sayings and quotes from a variety of authors, collected by success guru John C. Maxwell for his book "Failing Foward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success."

An observation of the journey we take whilst we are dreaming.

Huge paychecks or homework? Some elite freshmen college basketball players must make that choice. It will be vital to their future.

We all want to be successful, and while there are no hard and fast rules for getting there, there are some surprisingly common characteristics.

Persuasive techniques and methods can help you get a promotion fast, boost relationships with family and other friends, expand your professional networks, give you a renewed sense of confidence, and even become more physically attractive.

Creativity may be controversial, but it always gets us to think. Some people are afraid of that thinking

These 5 things will help return "Bones" to its former greatness

I have been writing for close to forty years. I have an agent, been published, a screenplay produced and yet nothing much has changed in my life other than those credentials.

The Covenant conjures a sleek, but quite empty picture about four handsome high school seniors who inherited supernatural powers from the ancient pact among their families.

Before, cameras were expensive and were only used by its die-hard hobbyists. Now, everyone can buy an SLR and call their photographs art when they aren't.

A poem.

They're all going to be world beaters when they're taken. What do the numbers say, though?

How does daily life make you feel? Are you content? Satisfied?

A poem about pushing despite all odds.