I feel too average...

[dmacfour]

Who else is with me?

Growing up, I tried my hardest to fit in. I was that weird kid that got good grades, sucked at sports, was socially awkward, and hung out with the "nerds". I've spent the last 7-8 years trying to break out of that mold and be "normal".

For the most part, it's worked out. I'm getting laid, have a social life, and get out of my place and stay active. My grades have inadvertently become more average as I don't focus all my attention on school. I still suck at sports, which is the one thing I am struggling with currently (I'm getting better). I'm going down a track that will put me in a middle class job.

but it's it's take getting to this point to realize that being normal by societies standards isn't satisfying. I remember thinking how awesome it would be to walk into a party and have a shit ton of people greet me, and to get laid often. But now that I'm there, I am craving something more.

I don't know what to do with myself from here. I want to make my life some sort of crazy ass adventure, but I don't know how to make that happen. the party scene at my school is getting boring, and I want to be done with my degree. I read about historical figures that have had crazy lives, like Theodore Roosevelt, and I wonder how I can make my life like there's.

I just feel like being average means that my life will be a mundane experience. Does anyone else feel this way?

[NickH]

All the time, my career path has me working forever basically. Im not going to become filthy rich, ill just be better off than my parents..hopefully lol.

If I were you and you are really looking for an adventure, see if one or two of your friends will save up money and take a trip somewhere out of the states when you graduate. Think about it, go to europe, australia, china, somewhere foreign before you jump right into your career for the rest of your life. When else are you going to be in the prime of your life with your best friends?

Chances are everyone is going to have full time jobs for years to come, then families, and you wont see that opportunity again.

[SilverStreak]

mm, I'm sorry man. I agree though, go tour the world and learn more about your real self and your real passions.

On another note, here's an interesting video on happiness
Dan Gilbert asks, Why are we happy? | Video on TED.com

[tonatiuh8]

dmacfour: I can relate to the feeling of trying to live the life that you think is the one you wanted , but in the end it just leaves you feeling even more weird. It took me a while to finally realize that I'm a shy person in some extent and that the social savvy butterfly guy that I wanted to be was not going to work for me. So I wanted to ask if you are been true with yourself?

And I agree, you should go out and explore the world. A dear friend of mine told me that you truly don't know who you are if you haven't traveled to another country.

[dmacfour]

Originally Posted by tonatiuh8

dmacfour: I can relate to the feeling of trying to live the life that you think is the one you wanted , but in the end it just leaves you feeling even more weird. It took me a while to finally realize that I'm a shy person in some extent and that the social savvy butterfly guy that I wanted to be was not going to work for me. So I wanted to ask if you are been true with yourself?

And I agree, you should go out and explore the world. A dear friend of mine told me that you truly don't know who you are if you haven't traveled to another country.

The thing is, you can be a shy extrovert. Basically, you could have the personality to be a social butterfly, but you are too afraid to put yourself out there. I think I am one of those. I've got to the point that I don't force myself to socialize anymore. At least this is what I think I know about myself thus far.

But I understand what you are getting at, and I catch myself not being true to myself from time to time. It usually make for an unenjoyably experience for sure.

[Nicholas Fahrenheit]

You need to learn to look for the charm in the little things in life, just because you are not a superstar or a celebrity, dosent mean you arent living an above average life.

[BestStyle]

Originally Posted by dmacfour

Who else is with me?

Growing up, I tried my hardest to fit in. I was that weird kid that got good grades, sucked at sports, was socially awkward, and hung out with the "nerds". I've spent the last 7-8 years trying to break out of that mold and be "normal". ...........................But now that I'm there, I am craving something more.

I don't know what to do with myself from here. I want to make my life some sort of crazy ass adventure, but I don't know how to make that happen. the party scene at my school is getting boring, and I want to be done with my degree. I read about historical figures that have had crazy lives, like Theodore Roosevelt, and I wonder how I can make my life like there's.

I just feel like being average means that my life will be a mundane experience. Does anyone else feel this way?

Mediocrity is just that - average, fitting in, oblivious, normal, not standing out.
But the only way you're going to step out of this cocoon is by first loving yourself, looking into the mirror and loving what you see, giving yourself a pat on the back for what you've done and who you are. Simple things like these will the greater overhaul in changing your life.

[Chikito]

The Magic is not in the achievements.
Its in the small hours and days between each one, when your truly enjoying something.

There's no point worry too much into the future if its making you unhappy NOW. You should be worrying about being happy now, then planning for the future.

[ruuyzaki]

i know this doesn't directly apply but when ever i feel down or insignificant, this helps
don't think you can't be great, and i bet you have already done impressive things.

[Charles002]

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