Hey Team,
So, I’ve been doing some thinking (dangerous territory, I know). I stumbled upon this realization while working on my latest video, “Why standard advice is making you ordinary” It hit me like a ton of bricks: if we’re all marching to the beat of the same drum, how are any of us supposed to stand out?
Taking the Road Less Travelled
Remember those times when everyone said there’s only one way to success? Yeah, I’ve never been good at following those instructions. It’s like when Zuckerberg and Gates decided to ditch college. They looked at the conventional path, shrugged, and said, “Nah, got something else in mind.” And it wasn’t about rebelling for the sake of it. They saw a different path, weighed their options, and took a leap. That’s what I’m talking about: the art of calculated risks. It’s not about being reckless; it’s about being aware and making choices that align with your vision, not everyone else’s.
Why Conventional Wisdom and I Don’t Always See Eye to Eye
Here’s the deal—conventional wisdom isn’t all bad. It’s like that well-meaning friend who always plays it safe. Sure, it’s got its place, but if I had listened to every piece of standard advice thrown my way, I’d be living a very different life. A more…average life. And let’s be honest, none of us are here to be just average. We want more. We’re here to leave our mark, to find that unique path that’s ours and ours alone.
It’s About Your Journey, Not Someone Else’s Map
This whole thing got me thinking about where I want to push boundaries in my own life. Where do I want to challenge the status quo? For me, it’s about storytelling, creating, and sharing the real, unfiltered journey of entrepreneurship and life’s ups and downs. It’s about questioning, “Why not?” instead of just accepting, “That’s just how it is.”
I want you to think about where you’ve been playing it safe. Is there an area in your life where following the crowd is not bringing you joy or success? Maybe it’s time to take a step back and ponder, “What if I took a different route?”
Wrapping Up (But Really, Just Getting Started)
So, what’s the takeaway from my latest ramble? It’s simple: question everything. Well, maybe not everything—like, you don’t need to question why pizza is amazing. Some truths are universal. But when it comes to your life, your dreams, and your path—ask, challenge, and dare to be different.
I’m not saying it’s going to be easy. Heck, taking the road less traveled is filled with unknowns, but it’s also where the magic happens. It’s where you find what you’re truly capable of.
Let’s promise each other to keep pushing, keep questioning, and most importantly, keep being anything but average.
Until next time, Art