It is amazing how so many people want to conform to the
status quo. Almost everyone is afraid to be singled out or to stand out. Man is
a social being by instinct and is always drawn into the assurance of safety by
association. This natural trait however, if allowed to unduly influence our
social formation often leads to timidity, mediocrity and cowardice. It is said
that, if you are not ready to do what everyone else is not doing, you cannot
get what everyone else has not got. This perhaps is the reason why the few
people who are not shackled by this desire to conform are the ones who stand
out and get rewarded by life. It is also said that life will not give you what
you want, it gives you what you go out and take. Getting lost in the crowd and
finding accommodation in Average-Land is the surest way to live a miserable unfulfilled
life. The only way to make a mark on this earth and live a happy, satisfying
life is to stand out. Here are a few ideas to consider if you are ready to
stand out and be noticed;
1. Be willing to confront a problem or issues no one else is
Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, extrapreneurship and
inventions were all birthed by one simple fact; problem solving. The best way
to stand out and be noticed is to find one of the numerous problems or issues
that affect society and commit to solving it. It could even mean providing a
faster, cheaper or a more efficient way of solving an already solved problem. There
will always be challenges in society, and hence there will always be the need
to provide solutions. The people who take up these challenges are the ones that
stand out and get rewarded. Mark Zuckerberg took social networking and the internet
and produced a multi-billion dollar company. What can you do?
2. Gain Knowledge
Knowledge is the currency of the 21st century and
you cannot survive very long without currency. The more valuable the
information you acquire, the better your chances of being outstanding. Study,
study and again I say, study. School is just a process to open your mind,
education is what should fill it, and education is lifelong. It does not end
after graduation, it just continues on and on. So never ever stop learning. Read
as much and as widely as you possibly can. Get educated in every valuable
sector. Be informed and current, up to date and sharp. These are the
ingredients for standing out.
3. Stay away from average, bottom-line and minimum requirements.
Mediocrity and being average is your greatest challenge to
standing out. Stay away from bottom-lines, minimum requirements and least
standards. Do better than expected every time. Work harder than required in everything.
Be noticeably hard working and always aim for excellence as a standard.
In conclusion, being outstanding is not easy but I can
guarantee it is worthwhile. Stand out and be noticed!
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