I have never aspired to be normal or average.
I have always been more comfortable to be an outlier on the scatter plot or normal curve.
I suppose there must be some activities or tasks where my performance falls within the normal range.
On tasks or goals which I value, I have always demanded of myself that I perform at a significantly above average level. I invested sometimes extraordinary effort to achieve such levels of performance.
On other tasks like handwriting or even typing, I never desired to be even as good as average. I focused on achieving high quality of the content but never much cared how pleasing my handwriting is or how fast and properly I can type.
In many areas of functioning, I would be greatly disappointed if what I did was assessed to be normal or average. I never considered that standard to be acceptable for what I do.
There are many activities or tasks I have neglected to cultivate because I did not expect that I could perform at an excellent level. I probably missed out on some fun by doing this.
I do not disparage average or normal performance in others. People who try hard and take pride in what they do deserve and get my respect.
I am below average in most sports but I have played them for for with others whose main focus is on the recreational aspect of the activity.
I have learned many valuable things from observing or working beside average people who knew how to do things I did not.