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In praise of mediocrity

By Steve Chapman
Published February 14, 2015 6:44pm ET
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In praise of mediocrity
NBC News Anchor Brian Williams speaks onstage at 2014 Stand Up For Heroes at Madison Square Garden at Madison Square Garden on November 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty images) | Andrew H. Walker

I rise today to speak in praise of an under-appreciated attribute: mediocrity.

Oh, I can hear the comments already: “Who better to do it?” “Finally, something you’re an expert on.” “You should only hope to achieve mediocrity!” But I will not be deterred.

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