Normal. My take on normalcy is that normal should not remain “normal”. On one hand, we want to be (extra)ordinary and stand out from the crowd—to do what exceeds expectation. On the other hand, we want a certain kind of stability and routine in our lives. “Normal” is a certain progressive consistency.
Dare to be different. Have your normal, but don’t seek what is normal for someone else.
Our normal routine should possess the actions that are intended to make us better and more “well-centered” (Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially). This is our “growth routine”. Normal is consistent hard work and personal development. Normal is having (extra)ordinary expectations for ourselves and others.
Normal are our defined expectations. Thus, the “Gable Trained” principle of normalcy is to have a “normal” that exceeds that of one’s competition. “Normal” for Iowa Wrestling is winning. I can’t imagine anyone lasting in Dan Gable’s wrestling room thinking otherwise.
Our normal should be as such. We should expect success and do all we can to pursue it. We should be our best today and be better tomorrow. Better is our normal.
Carpe momento!