4. Stop trying so hard to be "normal." - Deepstash

4. Stop trying so hard to be "normal."

The only way to stand out is to be your idiosyncratic, real, quirky self. It's easier said than done, but consider this: All those folks you look up to have taken ownership of what sets them apart and leveraged it to their advantage.

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