The focus of this particular column may not be popular and it may put some readers on the defensive. The focus isn’t entirely on America as it’s a global issue but it certainly seems rampant in today’s modern society.
We’ve spent years in pursuit of mediocrity. After decades of erasing a once awe-inspiring excellence, companies have been able to replace that standard of excellence with a much lower quality and performance level. Our modern society has perfected the art of mega-financing and mass-producing the humdrum, middle of the road, trivial and less than exhilarating products. The side effects of this decline have been unemployment, stagnation, insecurity, distrust, depression, and the financial decline of millions.