[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f6GyGb9JCzRyWxGExBSYrynAD1viyIqQaEWGKkV--IvY":3,"$fbY2j1gZS2CwL0qZwhD9sZtQjv5sry-QO9UeJ5o4dPWU":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},52425,"Jon Acuff","J",83,null,"jon-acuff",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,22,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3162555,"Average is so popular because average is familiar.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3162554,"Billions of people have traveled and continue to travel the other path, and it grows wider every year... The trouble is that on this wide path, you don’t end up at awesome. You just end up at old. This path is called ‘average’.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nJon Acuff's words, penned during a time when he was struggling to find purpose and identity in his own life. Having worked for seven years as a freelance writer and speaker while also attempting to build a traditional career at a major advertising agency, Jon had seen firsthand the pitfalls of conformity. This quote likely originated from one of his books or speeches around 2010-2015.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat's often overlooked in this quote is not just the warning about settling for an \"average\" life, but also the implicit acknowledgment that society itself perpetuates this mediocrity. The fact that Jon mentions billions of people traveling down this path suggests that it's not a personal failing, but rather a systemic issue where individuals are socialized to prioritize comfort and conformity over pursuing greatness.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo avoid ending up at \"old\" instead of \"awesome,\" consider the power of small, consistent changes in your daily choices. By opting out of the status quo and embracing calculated risks, you can create space for innovation and growth in your life and work, allowing you to carve a unique path that leads to true fulfillment.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3162552,"The tricky thing is that “until” often wears a cloak of responsibility. It pretends that it’s not about being lazy but rather about making sure everything is in order before you start. 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