The art of being a bit ridiculous

(And why it could change your life)

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Most of us are unaware of a silent energy black hole.

I know it cripples me, often without me knowing it's happening.

What am I talking about?

Being reasonable.

We focus on setting reasonable goals and aspirations for our lives.

We forget how magical life can be and slip into poor habits.

We suffer a setback or a knock in confidence and decide to retreat and settle.

I know what this is like, and often it takes some awareness — a waking up — to realise what you're doing.

You're undercutting yourself.

Many of the mundane objectives we create for ourselves have not come from our deeper desires, but rather, we have designed our lives through others as if happy to relinquish our ability to think for ourselves.

You may find yourself doing what's right, expected, and 'normal' in society, which can happen for years until it hits you like a ton of bricks.

You end up stifled and burned out.

For most people, doing what's reasonable eats into their soul. Why? Because you know you can do more. You know you are capable of more.

Deep down, you know that nothing of real impact and contribution - things the world really needs- ever came from 'normal' activities.

You know there is work out there that makes the most of your passions, unique talents and interests.

You know there is a place for you to stretch your capabilities and even develop 'hybrid mastery' in a field few can touch.

This is what it means to be on purpose.

And purpose is rarely comprised of 'reasonable' because this is for the masses. It's tepid and safe by its nature.

There's no growth in safe.

This is why we feel so bored when things get too comfortable.

The alternative?

Do things most average Joe Schmoes would consider ridiculous.

Be ridiculous.

Or at least a little.

Focus on those projects that get the hairs up on the back of your neck in their audacity.

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."

- George Bernard Shaw

An example that comes to mind is a girl called Rosie, who started a YouTube channel about how she moved to Sweden from the UK bought a small house, made it hers and now lives there by herself.

It's audacious because few are doing this. It's interesting. It takes courage. And it allows us to watch as she develops skills few have.

Do what few do. Elevate yourself.

How could you bring a little audacity into your goals and projects?

By the way, being 'ridiculous' isn't the same as being reckless. This is about pushing a little further than most or deviating in a way few would consider.

And it's not about denying your talents because you wanted to do something crazy, like do something purely to get attention in something you have no clue about.

Play to your strengths and experiences, and build on what you already have. Start on a solid foundation and go bigger.

Ask yourself:

'What do most people do, and how can I be different in a way that fits my interests and talents?'

Please, for the sake of your inner fire, and for all of us...

Go there.

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In a world that wants us all the same, be ridiculous.

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This was an excerpt from Alex’s latest book, ‘Creatively Jacked: 43 badass motivation ideas for ambitious creators, which you can buy today.

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