15 Attributes of creative misfits

The greatest creative thinkers and artists have all been misfits. Here are 15 ways they differ from the less creative masses.

1. The misfit risks rejection. The masses fear exclusion.
2. The misfit values truth over harmony. The masses value harmony over truth.
3. The misfit is prepared to stand alone. The masses measure safety in numbers.
4. The misfit builds from first principles. The masses build from precedent.
5. The misfit creates culture. The masses consume it.
6. The misfit is brave enough to rock the boat. The masses avoid making waves.
7. The misfit creates their own path. The masses follow the pack.
8. The misfit seeks out opportunities. The masses look for guarantees.
9. The misfit uses their creative instinct. The masses pick up the handbook.
10. The misfit does what’s required. The masses do what’s comfortable.
11. The misfit experiments and actions. The masses wait for permission.
12. The misfit tolerates uncertainty. The masses cling to certainty.
13. The misfit acts before they feel ready. The masses wait until it feels safe.
14. The misfit builds momentum. The masses build consensus.
15. The misfit learns from failure. The masses avoid it.

You’re unique. And your uniqueness is one of your greatest attributes. So, be yourself. Soon you’ll stand out… which is how you become outstanding.