The worst attribute in a leader is mediocrity. It has no place in a society like ours. In an age where it could be the end of the world, or the beginning to a bright future, it is horrible that the only attribute that seems to be in abundance is mediocre people. Maybe it’s a question of motivation. Maybe it’s a question of skill. Maybe it’s a side effect of our society.
People tell you to think outside the box, to be your own person, and to think outside of the norm. But what makes a person unique, special, or eccentric? Where do you draw that line? I think the answer is in each one of us. Everyone’s personal psychology and personal philosophies are different. The key is not to give in to these social norms. Be yourself.
Live without regrets. Take it day by day. If someone is on your nerves, approach them. Consider your argument, and if you decide that you are in the right, make it known. Don’t allow yourself to be stepped on because of outside pressures. Stir things up. Be a problem child. If people don’t want to deal with your opinion, it only shows how invested they are in the topic at hand. If you are more involved in someone else’s business than they are, is it really their business, or have you taken the reigns?
“It’s none of your business” should never be taken seriously. If you are emotionally involved in an argument, it’s as much your business as any other party involved. If you legitimately don’t care about a situation, then it is none of your business. There is nothing I regret sticking my nose into. There are repercussions of some of my actions, but I accept them with open arms. I have made and lost friends because of situations I could have simply ignored and continued on my way.
People deserve to pay repercussions for their action. This doesn’t just apply to negative acts. Hand out compliments when they are deserved. Be opinionated. Say when you like something, and scream when you don’t. Call people out for what you see them as, leave room for them to rebut.
After some time, you will begin to be able to see people how they view themselves, as opposed to how other people view them. With the proper amount of self-reflection, you will be able to see yourself through other people’s eyes. Be aware of these things and you will go far. Your interpersonal skills won’t be mediocre and people will start looking at you in a different light. I can’t promise everyone will look at you in a good light, but that is the price you pay for standing out. You will have friends, and you will have enemies. All that really means is that you have asserted yourself in places where others have been too afraid to.
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