The Price of Being Exceptional

If you want to be exceptional, you're going to be different from everyone else. That's what makes you exceptional.

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If you want to be exceptional, you have to embrace being different. That’s what makes you stand out.

But here’s the thing: you can’t blend in and be exceptional at the same time. Each path comes with its own discomfort.

When you try to fit in, you face internal conflict because you’re not being true to yourself.

When you choose to be exceptional, you face external conflict because others see you as different.

The Reality of Change

When your friends start saying you’ve changed, remember it’s because they don’t know how to say you’ve grown.

Most people have the potential to be exceptional because everyone is unique in their own way. However, most people suppress that uniqueness because the need to fit in feels stronger than the desire to stand out, leading them to never fully accomplish what they want.

Reflecting on Your Future

Fast forward to when you’re 83, sitting in your retirement home. Do you want to tell your grandchildren that you didn’t live your life to the fullest because you were scared of what others might think?

Or do you want to tell them that you did what you wanted, when you wanted, and lived an amazing life because of it?

The truth is, many people won’t chase the life they truly desire simply because they’re afraid of what random strangers might think.

Breaking Free from the Trap

It sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. People often live the life they think they should, rather than the one they truly want, out of fear of not fitting in. That’s like stealing your own happiness.

So, how do you avoid this trap?

You need to consciously question every decision you make and ask yourself:

“Am I making this decision because it aligns with what I truly want, or because it aligns with what others expect of me?”

If you can’t clearly identify that the decision is for you, then it’s likely not.

It’s easier to make mindless decisions on autopilot than to constantly question everything we do, but that’s where the difference lies.

TAKEAWAYS:

Remember, if you want to be exceptional, it’s going to cost you your comfort and normality. If you’re not willing to give that up, then don’t even bother starting.

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