You can always do better than you think you can.
This is the essence of kaizen, the spirit of constant and never-ending improvement.
Random bursts of benevolence from the Universe and other lucky surprises aside, in order for improvement to be possible, you must adopt an attitude that opens the doorway for the changes to take place. Without it, improvement is not possible through a failure of your own design.
Luke: "I....I don't believe it."
Yoda: "That is why you fail."
~The Empire Strikes Back
If you are convinced of your failure and mediocrity, there is very little that I (or anyone) can do or say to help. Only when you break free from your own chains will you find a way out, but if that's you, then you are your own jailer, and you're holding the keys. Don't learn to love your prison. Free yourself, and in doing so, unlock your potential to become more.
To improve and accomplish great things, surround yourself with success. Fill your life with people who have already done it and those who are passionately engaged in the process of doing it. Create a goal-working atmosphere in which the things that you have not yet accomplished are not only possible, but imminent because you've planned a pathway that leads to success.
Believe that you can do better.
Believe that you can lose another pound.
Believe you can do one more push-up.
Believe you have fifteen minutes to read.
Believe in giving one more chance.
Believe in starting again.
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