When people are average or settled, they often come up with all reasons or excuses why it makes sense to stay average.  They try to protect themselves with ‘valid’ excuses. They will try to convince others to make decisions like themselves so that it doesn’t feel that bad to stay average 

Average people try to make sense of why they are average. Their intention may not be bad, but their reasons for staying average are bad for you 

Don’t listen to everyone’s opinion. Learn to identify average thinkers and stay away from them.