In life, there are those who settle for the mediocre: a mediocre job, a mediocre salary, a mediocre marriage, a mediocre social life. While no one dreams of being mediocre when they are young, many allow their circumstances to define who they are and who they will be. It’s no wonder why so many people wake up to discover they are not satisfied with their life. They look around at the life they had made and say, “if only.” And they keep on living without joy.

Then there are those who answer their calling. They ignore the doubters who said they would fail. They wake up every morning excited to begin a new day. And they succeed because they enjoy their work. Because it’s not really work at all. So today, ask yourself if you are following your dreams, or if you are just looking forward to a mediocre retirement.