Being unique requires a number of skills, such as self-awareness, self-expression, and the ability to take calculated risks. Uniqueness requires courage as Churchill notes ” Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities… because it is the quality which guarantees all others. ”
Individuals who are unique are often highly self-motivated and driven, as they are passionate about what they do and are willing to put in the work to make their ideas a reality. Think about three influential billionaires who exemplify this. Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey to name but three. Here’s a couple of their observations.
“I think it’s possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” Musk
“You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.”Branson
“I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I’ve become. If I had, I’d have done it a lot earlier.” Oprah
“Don’t follow the herd. Try to be creative and different.” Musk
“Be willing to take risks and break new ground.” Branson
“You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.” Oprah
Being unique requires strong communication skills, as individuals must be able to effectively communicate their ideas and perspectives to others. This can involve being able to articulate their thoughts and opinions in a clear and concise manner, as well as being able to listen to others and engage in productive conversations.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.“ – Dr. Seuss
“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
“Do not follow the path. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” – Maya Angelou
“You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.” – John Mason
“Be a first-rate version of yourself, not a second-rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi
“Individuality is the hallmark of greatness.” – Jim Rohn
“To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” – E.E. Cummings