In order to get out of mediocrity, you need to take moonshot bets.

There are several kinds of moonshot bets one can make, each fitting different stage of life and in different circumstances. Never be afraid to chart your own path and design the type of moonshot bets you’d like to take, you know your circumstances and risk appetite the best. Mentorship is essential, have more than 1 and observe their actions, understand the rationale of those actions, take in those learnings but act for yourself. Mentoring can take several forms, 1 to 1 mentoring, observing them from afar (I know you, you don’t know me kind), reading their autobiographies, etc. This could go a long way in encouraging you to take the first step out of your comfort zone.

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