Is Mediocrity the New Norm?

AdmiralGloom

14 years ago

Blame it on the Hippies.

But I agree, I am only 21 and I feel as if I am more well spoken then most...but that could be a lie.

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RyanLeonard 14 years ago

Originally Posted by AdmiralGloom

Blame it on the Hippies.

But I agree, I am only 21 and I feel as if I am more well spoken then most...but that could be a lie.

Word.
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Quentin

14 years ago

Excellence is always a rare commodity.

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tpw 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Quentin

Excellence is always a rare commodity.

Quentin

Indeed... Especially in the Internet world where many are looking for the fast buck and not a lasting business...
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good2go4

14 years ago

I think that it has got a lot to do with the "rush factor". You are in the supermarket and your cashier isn't paying attention - she is looking forward to home time. The coder probably had another job to do after yours so figured that "enough" was good enough; and the writer is probably doing the same thing - rushing clients through in an effort to make the elusive dollar.

I don't think you are being picky; I figure you are someone who got their own success through paying attention to details and being "older" myself I can understand how frustrating it can be when other people don't do the same thing, lol - heavens my adult children still don't understand that a room has edges and corners when there is cleaning to be done - must be a generation thing.

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Lisa

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Audrey Harvey

14 years ago

Originally Posted by good2go4

I think that it has got a lot to do with the "rush factor". You are in the supermarket and your cashier isn't paying attention - she is looking forward to home time. The coder probably had another job to do after yours so figured that "enough" was good enough; and the writer is probably doing the same thing - rushing clients through in an effort to make the elusive dollar.
Lisa

I totally agree, Lisa, we're all in a hurry. But, it doesn't excuse it. The cashier would have been in strife if I'd kept the extra $20 note she'd given me. I'd get my butt kicked if only did half a job of neutering a dog because I was rushing to get to the next dog that needed something done. Bit of a graphic example....

Have a good day yourself :-) The rain has stopped and the sky is blue... for a while at least!

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JonMills

14 years ago

Having outsourced a lot of work such as programming, graphic design and writing. I hear you loud and clear.

You are going to find crappy workers. They usually dont last long on the outsource websites.

There is always a certain amount of risk and when you find a good worker... you dont want to lose them and they are worth paying!.

For example I had this one guy. I kid you not he was terrible on the first job. I gave him like a 1 rating and a horrible feedback. He apologized and asked for another try. I dont know if I had been drinking too much coffee that night but i did what I normally dont do and I gave him another try. Well He worked for me for over 7 months, and all his work from then on in was great. So go figure!

There should be a standard, but outsource services dont police it much.

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Dwight Anthony

14 years ago

Yes, mediocrity is a big issue in today's world. Alot of quality work and pride of a job well done have gone out the window. Have a look on YouTube for Seth Godin on mediocrity or see my older blog post below where I hit on the same thing.

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Originally Posted by Audrey Harvey

Is "close enough is good enough" starting to be the norm?

I have had a coder do only half a job and tell me the code worked, even though it clearly didn't.

I have had professional writers whose work needed basic spelling and grammar corrections before I would put it on my site. Honestly, how hard is it to spell "dog"? I'm not kidding, and no, they weren't a $3 writer.

I have been given the incorrect change at a supermarket, even though the cash register told the lass exactly how much she had to give me.

Am I too fussy? Maybe I'm just getting old and cranky, but doesn't anyone take pride in the job they do any more? These aren't isolated events, either.

Vent over.

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FredJones 14 years ago

My understanding of mediocrity is something slightly different. If someone does not know how to spell "dog" then that's dumbness, nothing better. It's well below mediocrity.

An average work that does not inspire by its own merits is mediocre in my mind. And most of the world has always been that.

This kind of mediocrity is required. Inspect any successful thing in the world. Not necessarily a business. Take a city reputed for producing classic artists. How many mediocre artists do you think you are going to find? Plenty - probably 100 times more in number when you compare with the number of great artists.

Every such thing would follow the Gaussian normal curve, and I would be extremely surprised if the nature of the overall statistical curve changes sharply.
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- Kay King 14 years ago
  
  I think mediocrity is the norm - which is why you stand out when you do it better.
  
  Mediocrity is defined as "ordinary, average, not outstanding". Mediocre people do only what they have to - and nothing more.
  
  My favorite is to watch cashiers whose cash registers goof and don't give them the change - they can't figure it out. To get it wrong with the right number given to you is below mediocre.
  
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KenThompson

14 years ago

Sometimes it seems like the norm is less than mediocre.

I have such a story I'd love to tell that fits your OP like a glove, but
I cannot do that. I bought something, and I was totally shocked at
the overall poor quality as well as other 'missed marks,' I'll say. If
people only knew.

No, you're not alone with your observations and feelings.

Just last week I told someone all they really needed to be distinguished
from others is do a good job. Of course there's usually more that can and
should be done, but doing either a good or an excellent job will go a long
way.

Ken

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Kevin_Hutto

14 years ago

Mediocrity has always been the norm... Thats why there is opportunity for self made wealth.

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raradra

14 years ago

I also include a line in my outsourcing ads along the lines of "Grammar and Correct spelling paramount to receiving payment." I get less bids, but most of the ones I get are good at their job.

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Bildeberg

14 years ago

Mediocrity comes from the base word medium meaning the center, average or normal. Thus, yes, mediocrity has *always* been the norm!

PS. Gah! Get off my lawn you pesky kids! ;P

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FredJones 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Bildeberg

PS. Gah! Get off my lawn you pesky kids! ;P

Do I hear some Enid Blyton hear - bit of Mr. Goon?
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Barry Unruh

14 years ago

I think the biggest problem you are seeing is

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