It’s okay to be mediocre

Artists are looking beyond the conventions of success and excellence to find enjoyment in the creation – even if it’s not very good.
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Photo credit: Rohan Spong for Nicola Hamilton’s Self Esteem – The Soundtrack 

When you hear the word mediocre, your  initial thought is probably of something rubbish. But by definition, mediocrity is neither good nor bad.  It’s okay, but just okay.

The drive to be the best is widespread in the arts and there is often a feeling that anything less than a five-star-reviewed, award-winning performance is a failure. 

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Madeleine Dore
About the Author
Madeleine Dore is a freelance writer and founder of Extraordinary Routines, an interview project exploring the intersection between creativity and imperfection. She is the previous Deputy Editor at ArtsHub. Follow her on Twitter at @RoutineCurator