If you do what everyone else does you will end up living as everyone else does...
If you want great achievements, don't let your life become the same as the others around you, because most people don't achieve great things in their lives.
If you do what you are thought to do, if you follow the ordinary path, you will live an ordinary life.
Don't follow the currents, go against them.
Act different, be different
If you don't act differently you will find yourself living the same mediocre life everyone else does: the comfortable life of getting a decent job with a steady monthly salary, that benefits someone else (like the owner or your boss), to pay the debts generated by your blinded stupidity of spending more than what you earn in expensive holidays and material crap, and so on until you get retired and ask yourself how your life would have been if you had followed your dreams instead.
To be different, you will have not only to think outside of the box but also to become comfortable with living out of your comfort zone, because this will be what determines how successful you will be in achieving your dreams.
The more comfortable you get, the less successful you will be. You will have to push yourself out of your comfort zone 24/7 in order to be different.
Don't be afraid of being different
You will probably find yourself alone many times. Not alone in a physical way, but more in an idealistic way, because most people are just too afraid or too comfortable to follow their dreams, so your dreams and ambitions will often be very different to those who settle for a more mediocre life (which is almost everyone).
It's ok to be different, in fact, if you want to achieve greater objectives than those around you, you will have to be different, and you will also learn something very important in my opinion: how to feel comfortable being different.
You will need to work on your self-esteem to stand up for your ideals because when people hear different ideals or dreams they unavoidably try to diminish them and convince you that you will fail. Mediocre people don't like successful people because it makes them feel and realize their mediocrity.
How to be different
Here are a few suggestions to help you stand out from the crowd:
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Identify your unique strengths and focus on them: Instead of worrying about what makes you different, focus on your strengths and what makes you unique. It could be a particular skill or talent, a different way of thinking, or a unique perspective. Identifying what makes you different and leveraging those strengths can help you stand out.
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Focus on creating value: Successful people are often those who provide value to others. Identify what problems you can solve or what needs you can meet for others, and focus on providing the best solution possible.
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Be willing to take risks: Standing out often means taking risks and doing things differently than others. Be willing to try new things, take calculated risks, and learn from both successes and failures.
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Continuously learn and grow: Successful people are always learning and growing, and they are never satisfied with the status quo. Continuously seek out new opportunities to learn and improve, and be open to feedback and constructive criticism.
Remember, success is not just about being different, it's also about hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to learn and grow.
Conclusion
If you want to have a different life full of great achievements you will have to be and act differently and be comfortable with being different.
In order to stand out of the crowd and be successful you will have to identify your unique strengths and skills, focus on creating value, be willing to take risks and continuously learn and grow.