"The time to escape mediocrity comes when you recognize the need to!" - Futurist Jim Carroll
I'm considering a sequel!
Should I?
With the impending release of the book about mediocrity, I've realized the perfect companion piece to it is an anti-mediocrity book!
Let's call it "Escaping Mediocrity: How to Accelerate Your Future and Achieve Breakthrough Results." That stands in nice contrast to the one due out in print any time now, "Embracing Mediocrity: How To Do Nothing Normal And Accomplish as Little as Possible."
The latter helps you identify the actions you are taking that are doing your future wrong; the former gives you guidance on the antidote to those actions.
It's the perfect combination!
After all, what's better than getting a new book? Getting two!
You could share one with your partner while you skim the other!
They would be perfect companion pieces!
And it might even help some people when they go through the first and then the other - making clear the vast differences in living a mediocre life vs. escaping one!
Even the cover image works - one fellow is burnt out, tired, and confused with his mediocre life. The other is vibrant, enthused, and eager with his mastery of creativity, innovation, and tomorrow!
I think I'm going to do this. My wife and business partner certainly won't be thrilled about this idea - they've got other projects to work on - but why not? Taking initiative and moving fast on new ideas is the antithesis of mediocrity!
I've even crafted together the back cover copy:
Finally, a book that provides the perfect antidote to a mediocre life!
In a world hungry for transformation, "Escaping Mediocrity" illuminates the path from ordinary to extraordinary. This dynamic guide maps the territory between settling and soaring, revealing the precise moments where breakthrough decisions launch everyday people into a remarkable achievement.
Through 125 research-backed strategies and real-world success stories, readers will discover how small, intentional choices compound into monumental results. It's a practical playbook for anyone ready to trade comfortable plateaus for the exhilarating climb toward their full potential.
Whether you're reinventing your career, scaling an organization, or pursuing audacious personal goals, this comprehensive guide delivers a masterclass in identifying and seizing the pivotal moments that separate the exceptional from the average.
You'll uncover the science of breakthrough performance and the actionable steps that turn distant dreams into daily progress.
After all, why hug the ground when the stars are within reach? This isn't just a roadmap to excellence – it's your launch pad to a life of extraordinary impact!
What do you think?
Should I go for it?
Futurist Jim Carroll will start working on his next book, Escaping Mediocrity, while the other book Embracing Mediocrity is very close to release. Waiting in the wings, still very much in the editing process, is his other book Being Unique. He’s in a creative mindset!