Ninety-four percent of professors say they are better-than-average teachers.
Ninety percent of students think they are more intelligent than the average student.
Ninety-three percent of drivers say they are safer-than-average drivers.
If you think you are already above average, you don’t need to try harder. You’ve reached your destination. Its easier to think this way as it takes no effort.
What if instead, you thought you were below average? Would you try harder? Would you ask more questions? Would you be more curious, open-minded? Would you seek better solutions? Would you make sure your money was working harder? The answer is ‘Yes’ to all of those things. Is thinking you are below average a stupid thing to do? According to David Sivers in his book,Hell Yeah or No, it gives him the desire to learn more.
I am reminded of the school report “could try better’. It’s a much better mindset than thinking you are above average.