Summary: “The more dangerous a quality seems to the herd, the more thoroughly is it proscribed.” – Friedrich Nietzsche If you want to be great and do rare things, you need to step out of the herd. You have to learn to trust and have confidence in yourself when it comes to achieving your goals. If you are a great leader, you will empower your followers to pursue their path. You don’t want to lead a group of people who aren’t able to think for themselves. You want creative individuals who, just like you, aren’t afraid to question the status quo. The problem with herd mentality is that it’s hard to spot it. People like to think that they are special and that they do things on their terms. But, in reality, most people don’t like to be left out. So, they mimic what other people are doing. It’s easier and more comfortable than going against the current. But, you’ll never achieve your fullest potential like this. You’ll become just an echo of other’s thoughts and ideas. Don’t get me wrong: you should listen to what other people have to say. Chances are, you’re not the smartest person on the planet. But take their ideas and filter them through your system of belief. Filter, analyze, compare, and then conclude. Most importantly, always keep an open mind. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Whoever claims with absolute certainty that an idea is 100% correct is either naïve or fooling himself. Website: http://ianbalina.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaryofamad... Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/diaryofa... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianbalina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diaryofamademan
