you need to be weird

Being normal is the fastest way to become invisible. And I mean that in every sense of the word. You're invisible to the people around you, invisible to the opportunities, invisible [music] to yourself. Because when you're trying to fit in, when you're molding yourself into [music] what you think other people want, you're not actually there anymore. You're just

a copy of a copy of what you think normal should be. But the people who actually stand out, the ones that people remember, the ones that get [music] opportunities and build real lives, they're the ones who are weird. And in this video, I'm going to break down why being weird isn't something to be afraid

of in general. It's actually your biggest advantage. And I'm not saying that in like a, you know, cornball kind of way. It might come out as that. I don't know. I'm trying to make it I'm trying my best not to sound, you know, I'm trying not to sound cringe. But we'll start with the the basic

psychology of it. Our brains are wired to fit in. Way back in evolutionary history, being kicked out of your tribe meant death. So, we developed this deep, [music] almost automatic instinct to conform, to be like everyone else. And that made sense then, but it doesn't make sense now. But we still carry that

instinct with us. It's still there in the back of our mind telling you, don't be too different. Don't stand out too much. Just blend in and you'll be safe. Except here's the thing. You're not going to die if you're different. I I guess depends whatever country you're in. But let's say you're from the US.

Nobody's going to exile you from society because you like video games more than football or because you have opinions that don't match your friend group or because you're interested in something that seems uncool, you know? Yet, we act like that's what's going to happen. We spend so much mental energy trying to be