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Audrey Black's avatar

Ehh, I don't know about this. What's interesting is the interplay of variables. Let's say one's on the high tail of health, beauty, and intelligence. Then their unique and creative ideas aren't totally shot down. People are more willing to listen.

Then there's an individual's approach to their own weirdness (and while we're at it, let's admit, everyone's weird but a lot hide this side of themselves). There may be a bit of resistance because change is hard for people, but being direct and speaking your mind doesn't have to be rebellious. If you just do your thing anyway, you'll become successful naturally. And you're going to inspire others to do their thing as well, and reveal their own weirdness. Because look! You're not so afraid that you're willing to go 'undercover' as this article suggests.

Now if someone's awkward and has no confidence, you either have to build confidence and belief in your ideas or be covert. The former is the better choice because it enables you to find like-minded people, and suddenly you don't have to rebel anymore.

The world isn't as rigid as you think. There's always a way. Especially now (2017).

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Overcoming Bias Commenter's avatar

Nice blog post! I must say I have had strange ideas of my own in the past and almost got crucified for them. I am reminded by one of The 48 Laws of Power: "Think as you like but behave like others."

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