Fostering Mediocrity
"The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure - meaning that few of us inherently use our innovative and collaborative modes of thought.“This is the major rule in the American belief system — that anyone can do anything,” explains M. J. Ryan - “That’s a lie that we have perpetuated, and it fosters mediocrity. Knowing what you’re good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.”"
Source: Can You Become a Creature of New Habits? - New York Times