There are many ways to be extraordinary. However, no matter what aspect of your life you want to be extraordinary, there are a few key principles to keep in mind. You can only be great if you live by believing and being true to yourself. In addition, you must also have high aspirations and have the initiative to achieve them.
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Part 1 of 3: Living Life on Your Own
Step 1. State your thoughts
You have your own opinions and ideas, and it's time to share them with the rest of the world. Hiding behind popular opinion is a great way to blend in, but it won't make you stand out.
- When you give up your individuality, you give up the ability to stand out from the crowd.
- Of course, that doesn't mean you have to "shake up" the situation for no apparent reason. You don't have to argue against popular opinion if you actually agree with it. When you do have to express your opinion, there are ways to do it sensibly that will prevent you from making unnecessary rivals.
Step 2. Let your heart be moved
Instead of looking away and hardening your heart at the things you think are wrong, allow yourself to be moved by those problems. It's easy to ignore bad deeds. However, fighting bad deeds is more than extraordinary.
You will be disturbed by the abuse of power in your workplace or the abuse of the powerless around the world. Either way, when you choose to stand up and fight evil, you've taken a step forward toward positive change that ordinary people don't want to do
Step 3. Question everything
Instead of accepting the status quo in society, you should question anything about it. This approach may or may not be a good one, but you won't be sure until you check it out.
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Some questions you can ask are:
- Why was this rule created?
- What are the consequences if we ignore this rule or norm?
- What other options are available, and why are they rarely/never used?
- Answer these questions honestly, and understand that you won't like all the answers. An honest understanding of yourself and the world around you will give you a good perspective that you can use.
Step 4. Use your talents and passions
You already have some unique abilities and interests. Look for ways to apply these skills and interests to your life.
When you love your job and are talented at it, you will usually be more passionate about doing something you don't like
Step 5. Believe in yourself
Regardless of what happened in the past, you must begin to have confidence in your abilities and decisions. If you can't believe in yourself, you can't be great.
Believing in yourself can make others believe in you. If you project yourself with distrust, others may ignore you and offer opportunities for growth and success to others who are more confident
Part 2 of 3: Having Amazing Dreams
Step 1. Think big
Don't be afraid of unrealistic goals. Often times, something that has never been done before has never been done because no one wants to try it. Never assume that your dream is unattainable just because it looks difficult to achieve.
Of course, there are some goals that won't be achievable, but there's no way to know if your dreams are achievable or not until you pursue your dreams a little longer. When you are just starting to dream, dream something big. If your dreams are unattainable, give up when you've tried them
Step 2. State your dreams
If you have a dream, tell your dream to others. By doing this, you can take responsibility for your dreams and can open up potential opportunities to various opportunities.
- Discuss your dreams with positive people because they will support you.
- When you tell someone your dream, you get an audience. You may not feel the impact, but if you notice that someone is watching you, you will be under a certain amount of pressure to start making your dreams come true.
- In addition, who knows someone you're talking to has resources or connections that can help you make your dreams come true.
Step 3. Stay positive
It's easier to focus on the bad things that are going to happen, but if you want to do extraordinary things in your life, you have to start thinking about everything that will turn out well. Optimism will bring you closer to your dreams than pessimism.
Understand that there is a difference between optimism and idealism, just as there is pessimism and realism. You must have an optimistic and realistic attitude. Pursue goals you can pursue and plan realistically the steps you need to take to achieve your goals
Step 4. Let go of your dreams of being perfect
A dream that you must throw away is a dream of perfection. You will make a lot of mistakes; this is a non-negotiable fact of life. If you want to be extraordinary, you must face your fear of failure and strive to overcome it.
If you find it hard to beat your perfectionism, think of the most amazing person you can think of and remind yourself that that person too must make a lot of mistakes on the way to success. In fact, if you do a little research, you can learn about the mistakes a person has made in their life
Part 3 of 3: Realizing Ambition
Step 1. Accept your responsibility
Stop making excuses and accept the responsibility you have to shoulder in your life. No one ever accomplishes anything significant by spending time going over all the reasons why it can't be done. You are the owner of your life, and ultimately, the actions you take and those you don't take are your responsibility.
- Life may limit you. For example, your idea for a project might not be approved by your boss, or you might not be able to get a loan for the business you want to try. When these obstacles arise, it doesn't mean you have to stop trying. This means that you have to find another route to get to your destination.
- When you feel success, accept responsibility for your success. When you experience failure, accept responsibility for your failure. Be aware of the results you get from your work. That's the only way forward.
Step 2. Stop the distraction
This world is full of distractions. Everyone needs time to relax, but when they are a waste of your time, they have done more harm than good.
The biggest problem with redirects is their tendency to get you carried away. You will feel more comfortable with everything that becomes a routine. When you get carried away with the routine, you can easily waste time
Step 3. Get started right away
Start the process now. The timing may not be right for a variety of reasons, but if you don't start acting while your desires are still fresh, you probably won't do it at all.
There will never be a "right" time. Obstacles big and small will always stand in your way, and if life makes extraordinary feats easy to accomplish, they will not be extraordinary anymore
Step 4. Make an experiment
Look for steps you can take with the resources and strengths you have now, then make the first step. You can succeed and you can fail. Whatever the outcome, making the first try is the only way to start the process of being great.
Consider experimenting with small things, especially if you still have to build your confidence. If you fail, your failure will be a small failure. If you succeed, your success will also be a small success. Success can get you hooked; once you've tasted it, you'll try harder to find other opportunities for success
Step 5. Step forward
When you have succeeded with the abilities you have now, you will feel that your abilities have developed. Take every opportunity that is offered to you.
- For example, if you managed to lead a small project, your boss might tell you to lead a larger project the next time around.
- Don't be afraid to ask for greater responsibility. If you have a desire to succeed and have already succeeded, your boss will feel more confident in your abilities and will consider your application.
Step 6. Work hard
Nothing can be extraordinary by relaxing. You have to work hard, and your work ethic has to be consistent and persistent.
