Be The Weirdo
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Hey friend, Here’s a universal truth: If you want to do something different, something meaningful, something great—You have to be willing to be the weirdo. Not the dressing-gown-wearing, talking-to-yourself kind. The kind that comes with isolation. Because standing out comes at a cost. Not everyone will understand you. Not everyone will support you. And most people? They’ll mock what they don’t have the courage to do themselves. It’s rarely a dramatic takedown. It’s a slow erosion. A death by a thousand tiny verbal razors. The offhand comments. The smirks. The casual dismissals. None of them break you. But together, they try to wear you down. And that’s the moment where most people fold. Because the pull of normal is strong. Society rewards conformity. It’s easier to fit in. To keep your head down. To follow the script. But if you want something different, you have to be okay with standing alone. Ben Crowe calls this “embracing your weird.” Because your weird is what makes you different. And different is what leads to greatness. So what does that actually look like?
Every person who did something truly remarkable started out being called crazy. Because the truth is, the best in the world? They’re all weirdos. And yet, most people fall back into the comfort of the crowd. They choose safety over standing out. And that comes at a cost, too. The cost of blending in. I often hear people ask: “What separates those who make it to the very top?” It’s not just talent. It’s not just skill. It’s a mindset. A willingness to walk the less trodden path. To resist the pull of mediocrity. To embrace being different. Because at first, you’ll be the weirdo. But in the end? You’ll be the one they admire. Quote I likedYou don’t have to change anything, but nothing will change. Recommendation for youMyProtein - a big reason I’ve had consistent growth with my training the past year. Great-tasting vanilla and I throw it into my oats in the morning and yoghurt at night. Helping get my 200g of protein. PodcastI have a podcast that helps you build a stronger mind to take on life. Like me, it's a work in progress. Subscribe to the podcast here. (p.s. If you can subscribe on Youtube that would be amazing.) I'll see you later, Lewis Try my Mindset app for sport here |
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