This One Principle Will Change how You See Yourself

Who cares about your reputation?

Let go of the burden of being special — Photo by Kelly Sikkema

“The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson

You are not special.

Don’t feel sad about it though; it’s not just you.

The Earth, the stars, the sun and, of course, other people are not special either.

Your country is not more exceptional than someone else’s; the Universe doesn’t revolve around you; our planet is not more privileged than the rest.

The Mediocrity Principle is a philosophical notion that establishes that most of what happens in the world is just a consequence of natural, universal laws — rules that apply everywhere and to everything, and everyone.

There are no exemptions — we all are affected by this universal law.

Rather than feeling sad about it; accepting the Mediocrity Principle can liberate you from the social burden of trying to look special.

The unique opportunity to being yourself

The Mediocrity Principle is difficult to grasp for many people. It’s hard to realize you are not…