“Half the people you know are below average.”
— Steven Wright
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you have a classroom with 20 students. If we say that these students take a test, half of them will score below the middle mark; this is what we mean by "average". So, if you rank the students from highest score to lowest, the 10 students who scored lower make up the half that is below average. This idea can apply to many things in life, not just test scores. For example, consider how good people are at cooking. Out of everyone you know, half will be worse at cooking than the average cook in that group. This doesn’t mean they are bad people; it’s just a way of showing how abilities and qualities spread out in any group. Understanding this can be useful because it reminds us not to put too much pressure on ourselves or others to be the best at everything. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. In your own life, if you find you’re not excelling in some area, remember that it's normal for half the people to be below average in anything. This can help you accept your current level and focus on improving gently, rather than feeling down about not being the best.
