Learning to be average in Excel teaches you a bigger lesson: you don’t have to be the best to be useful. You just need a simple tool and a curious mindset. The AVERAGE function is a reminder that life’s middle ground is full of hidden meaning.
Average your happiness, your costs, or your sleep. Then ask yourself: “What would I change to move that average just a little?” That’s not just a spreadsheet trick—that’s a life skill.
Go on, give it a shot right now
Open a new sheet. Type five random numbers in column A. Then type =AVERAGE(A:A)—notice the colon includes every number in the whole column. Press enter. Smile. You are now an unofficial Excel enthusiast.
And here’s the best part: once you master average, you’ll be itching to try SUM, MEDIAN, and maybe even a pie chart. The grid becomes your canvas.
So let’s celebrate being average—not as a limit, but as a starting point. You don’t need to be extraordinary to unlock something new. You just need a simple function, a playful spirit, and the courage to press enter. Now go make your data smile.
