Breaking Free from the Ordinary

Are You Just Existing… or Becoming Your Best?

Studies show that the average person spends over 7 hours a day on screens—between television, social media, and mobile use. That’s over 100 days per year simply consuming instead of creating, learning, or growing. Add to that, most adults sleep more than 8 hours, work a job they don’t love, and spend what little energy remains trying to escape through entertainment, food, or scrolling. It’s no wonder that nearly 85% of people say they feel unfulfilled in life (Forbes, 2023).

Let’s break it down:

97% are fully dependent on the world—for identity, pleasure, opinions, entertainment, and worth. They live in a cycle of distraction, short-term thinking, and excuses.

2% have started questioning. They’re reading, saving, learning, building. They’re climbing out of the trap.

1% are awake. They take action. They live with discipline, purpose, and grit. They don’t wait for motivation—they move anyway.

But here’s the truth: Every single one of them is worthy.
YHWH created you with purpose. He gave you gifts, talents, and breath—not to waste it but to walk in excellence.

"For we are His workmanship, created in Messiah יהושע unto good works, which Elohim prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." – Eph’siyim (Ephesians) 2:10, TS2009

So why do so few break free? Because mediocrity is easy. Comfort is addicting. But you were never meant to fit in—you were set apart.

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you prove what is that good and well-pleasing and perfect desire of Elohim." – Romiyim (Romans) 12:2, TS2009

The truth is: Most people waste over 80% of their day on unproductive or counterproductive behavior—

Sleeping in

Scrolling for hours

Mindless music or TV

Hanging out without purpose

Consuming instead of creating

And then wonder why life doesn’t change.

But what about you?
How much time are you wasting simply living—instead of building?

Are you creating a legacy or just passing time?

Are you investing in your growth or trading your hours for distraction?

Are you becoming the person YHWH made you to be, or just staying busy being average?

It’s time to rise.
To live with intention.
To stop consuming and start cultivating.
Because the best version of you is waiting on the other side of discipline, devotion, and bold obedience.

 

Helpful Resources to Grow:

Atomic Habits by James Clear (for practical behavior change)

Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck (on growth vs. fixed thinking)

Barna Research on faith, distraction, and digital influence

Pew Research on media usage and fulfillment statistics

 

YHWH already called you worthy. But you must decide to walk in that worth.
You were made to be the exception—not the excuse.

Where are you spending your time?
Who are you becoming because of it?
And what will your legacy be?