It’s Tax Day in America. Seth dives into the importance of standards and excellence in our society. He discusses how the current trend of lowering standards and promoting mediocrity is affecting our education system and beyond. The conversation touches on the idea that when we lower our standards, we're not doing anyone a favor, and that excellence is what drives progress. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Listener call-in commentary on the notion of "participation trophies."