Success

Success = Concentration + Practise

It is not possible to succeed in everything. Therefore, choose a few things and perhaps only one thing. It is extremely important that this 'one thing' is what you love to do and are passionate about.

There is no secret formula for concentration. Removing the distractions results in concentration. This may sound over-simplistic and yet this is the essence of concentration.  Mind needs to be trained. It is restless by nature and therefore when mind wavers we have to bring it back to the point of focus. One would agree that focusing is effortless and enjoyable when we are on what we love to do. Hence, choose to succeed in the thing you deeply care about. You will not give up because you love what you do. You are possessed with this idea.

Taking baby steps, having shorter goals, building a routine and getting disciplined helps. Slowly things will change. But practise is essential to develop concentration.

Life is all about making choices. Do you want to just get by in life? If yes, then don't complain about lack of success. Isn't world full of 'dreamers who don't act' - wishful thinking and laziness doesn't get you anything in life.

In summary, Mediocrity is a result of lack of focus and unwillingness to work hard.