Good read, Chapman. I always try to push past the “it’s just good enough” mindset. One quote that’s always put a fire under my ass is: “Comfort is the enemy of progression.”
When it comes to comfort creatures, I don’t always think it stems from ego, apathy, or a lack of curiosity. Sometimes it’s much deeper, more invisible, even to the point where they themselves can’t see it. Maybe it’s what they were shown by their parents. Maybe it’s reinforced by a society that subconsciously trains us not to stand out. It becomes the default because it’s familiar, safe, and socially accepted.
Not everyone can be both the scientist and the lab rat. For a lot of people, I think they need to get the bellyache from the junk food before they reach for the superfoods.
Maybe some people really do need to hit rock bottom before they realize the seriousness of their situation. Maybe other people will just exist is "just good enough" forever. And who knows if that's an objectively bad thing—probably not. In fact, "just good enough" is probably just good enough for a lot of people.
Good read, Chapman. I always try to push past the “it’s just good enough” mindset. One quote that’s always put a fire under my ass is: “Comfort is the enemy of progression.”
When it comes to comfort creatures, I don’t always think it stems from ego, apathy, or a lack of curiosity. Sometimes it’s much deeper, more invisible, even to the point where they themselves can’t see it. Maybe it’s what they were shown by their parents. Maybe it’s reinforced by a society that subconsciously trains us not to stand out. It becomes the default because it’s familiar, safe, and socially accepted.
Not everyone can be both the scientist and the lab rat. For a lot of people, I think they need to get the bellyache from the junk food before they reach for the superfoods.
Maybe some people really do need to hit rock bottom before they realize the seriousness of their situation. Maybe other people will just exist is "just good enough" forever. And who knows if that's an objectively bad thing—probably not. In fact, "just good enough" is probably just good enough for a lot of people.