August 5, 2025
Is it better to do one thing great or a lot of things mediocre?
I mean, I’d like to do one thing great. But I also have laundry to fold, kids to wrangle, a blog to write, and a vague memory of sleep I’d like to revisit. So… yeah, I’m leaning “mediocre but many.”
But sometimes questions like this tell us more than we expect. They shine a light on our values, our goals—and whether we’re chasing excellence or just trying to keep the wheels on.
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💬 Your Turn
So… is it better to do one thing great or a lot of things mediocre?
Share your answer in the comments or on social—your weird little truth might be someone else’s comfort zone.