Anomaly

Anomaly meaning one that is peculiar, irregular, abnormal, or difficult to classify. 

I learnt in the last few years that I was never destined to be like everyone else. That I was unique, that no matter how hard you looked, no matter who you could meet that there is no way that you could find someone like me.

I looked at life in a different way, in a different manner. I looked from the outside of the box looking in… I was never able to put myself in a box and let life pass me by. I just wanted to break free of the chains and just let my soul speak the words in my head.

I cant bare being me at times, simply because id consume myself. I couldn’t just forget things or not think about certain things. I just wanted to find myself, do things that my own heart could relate to. Do something and be someone who I feel I should be. Not what society believes I should be.

I think being different in a way is cool as hell, why? Because to be like everyone else it lacks creativity, it lacks thought, it lacks imagination.  I could never put my thoughts out so that others could understand it.. Its complex. Its so complex that at sometimes I don’t even know how to put my thoughts or feelings onto paper. Or into words. I just know the feelings are right and I guess that’s all that matters.

I question everything, I look for answers to the questions I have or that others have answers. I don’t censor what I want to say I say how I feel.  Honesty in a world where everyone feels like they have to be approved by society is so difficult because being honest means being real. Being real and true to who you are can at sometimes upset those people. Or people will discredit your opinions because they don’t understand it.

I’m talking in general, simply because people can relate to trying to be who you are and you’re afraid of what those around you will say, because you feel opinions do matter.. Well here’s news for you.. F#CK that, f#ck your opinion because this is me. If you feel like other peoples opinions matter, tell me how much your dreams mean to you if you’re going to stop dreams or let people hinder your potential… You got something to give to the world than do it. Don’t let society stop you from following your passions and your dreams. Life’s too short to care about peoples negative comments because nobody wants to see you win. Don’t do this for them, do it for you.

See the thing is people see creativity as a scary thing. Not many people appreciate it. Unless society appreciates it and approves of what somebody who is creative is doing.  Artists, writers, photographers, people who just think differently should be shown appreciation because CREATIVITY is dying, being an individual is dying.  Simply because society’s box is getting smaller which really puts us into a smaller box… Thus, the smaller the box creates the smaller the mind.

Anyone who wishes to follow their dreams and be your own person.. Who cares what society wants from you or wants you to do. I think, breaking down the walls of societies standards is fundamental in moving forward and achieving great things. If you only do what society does, or the people around you do.. You will only get as far as the crowd. But if you are willing to go further and push beyond the limits, the world itself is yours for the taking.

No one has ever done anything great being just like everyone else. They had to do something different to set them apart from the pack. Because your ideas and your own presence isn’t really appreciated if the next person can be you and fill the void you left. Your void, your name, your ideas, your creativity should be missed.

Its okay to be the greatest you, its okay to succeed, its okay to fail, its okay to follow your dreams but don’t let society or your friends or your family control your potential. Because, nobody can be you, if you can be the next Steve Jobs, Michael Jackson, Picasso, Mandela, Mohammed Ali, JFK, Martin Luther King jnr be the next great thing of your generation or of your chosen profession if you don’t try? If you don’t push yourself to your absolute limit, how would we know how far we can get and what we are able to achieve.

We are scared to be embarrassed so we let society control us… Because if we follow the norm, we are “safe” and less likely to look stupid as hell but when we take a leap of faith and do whatever you feel like you want to do, than that’s dope. That is awesome! Because it says that your will to succeed and your will to just push yourself to your limits will allow you to achieve great things.

Who’s opinion really matters to you? Does the opinions of strangers matter? Does the opinion of your friends really matter? The truth is, it doesn’t. Because unless they are helping you and giving you constructive criticism, they don’t really support you and if they don’t support you.. Did they really have your back in the first place? See, that’s the thing. Nobody’s opinion really matters because most people don’t understand what you’re really saying or doing. They have to see it to understand what you’re really talking about. Because if you’re really thinking outside the box, chances are the whole concept is so abstract to them that they don’t really understand you or what you’re doing.

See, people want to really put you inside this box and keep you limited because people are scared of seeing other people succeed. It’s so hard to succeed in a world full of mediocre thoughts because people want to know how to get there. How to do it. See nobody wants to get off their ass and just do some positive actions and move the world forward. 

See the thing is, no one ever notices a Toyota, however people will notice a Ferrari. They will think about it long after its gone and talk about it to others. Why? Because its different. Its unique. Success in business is a lot the same. In order for you to stand out and the only way you can stand out and succeed is to bring something to the market that your competitors can't, but what the customer needs. That's why it pays to be different. Literally. 

You need to bring something to the table to stand out amongst everyone else. Your boss won't notice you if you're doing what everyone else does. So what makes you think you'll get that promotion? Oh, you like someone. What makes you think they'll want to be with you if they feel like they can find another you. You want that job? So does 10 others, what is going to make you stand out so well that you give no other option but to hire you on the spot. Because if they don't.. their competitor will hire them instead. The truth is, you need to stand out in society. You need to go above and beyond in order to get that promotion or start that business. You really can't get all that far when you can't stand out. You have to go out there and find your strengths and play on those strengths and make yourself stand out. You cannot get very far without emerging out of the crowd in some way shape or form to be the number one candidate. People should be looking for ways to sell themselves because if you can't sell yourself. Why would anyone want to hire you, promote you, marry you or take their business to you. Success itself is based on the art of selling, so learn to sell your differences and your strengths because those particular traits will determine what you will be able to achieve. 

My own intentions are just to push the world forward and bring positive attitudes and actions into the world. Where I hope that everyone sees especially the dreamers, see that we need to support each other and work together in order to succeed. But we all have to bring something to the world.. But if we aren’t willing to push the limits and try to create something where it makes a difference. But you really got to be the difference in the first place.

Take the great Michael Jackson. He changed the whole concept of music and performance. He took over the charts and had given the world all this music and all these moves and performances. Where at the time, it was uncommon. I could go on about Michael Jackson but the thing is, no one has ever come close to being Michael Jackson. This will remain forever past, present and future because he was his own unique self. He created dope concepts and pushed the limits and just created. See, creation is only capable in the individual. Me, you and everyone else and unlocking that creativity and just being unique rather than being a sheep and following the rules will allow you to achieve great things.

Its cool to be different. You have the possibility to achieve the greatest of achievements. Go out there and create. Create your own legacy. Your death could just be around the corner, so leave something behind worth remembering.