Table of Contents
Introduction: Help Me, I'm Average xi
Chapter 1 Average Doesn't Mean Unsuccessful
…and other thoughts about being mediocre at work and money 1
Chapter 2 In Praise of Subpar Social Lives
…and other thoughts about fair-weather friendships and sporadic get-togethers 43
Chapter 3 No One Is Judging Your Average Body-Except You
…and other thoughts about striving for healthy happy mediums 97
Chapter 4 Our Love Lives Are Pretty Unexceptional Compared to the Movies
…and other thoughts about ordinary relationships and good-enough love 125
Chapter 5 Is Everyone More Impressive Than You on Social Media?
…and other thoughts about overachievers Pinterest-perfect lives 175
Chapter 6 Why Does It Feel Like We've Accomplished Nothing When We Have?
…and other thoughts about life on the hump of the bell curve
Conclusion it's Okay to Do It Your Way 207