Besides making it difficult to relax and enjoy life, perfectionism manifests two vastly different but equally destructive extremes.

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Appreciating the value high net worth individuals bring to our lives is especially important these days.

Abiding an unobtrusive life may be the healthiest way you can be different than everyone else.

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To do life differently, chart a new course, be brave again, or drag yourself out of depression, you may need to shock the system.

Getting in the habit of Different is the best way to vaccinate yourself against just going along.

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How you learn to think about life is at the heart of launching yourself toward a dream.

I realized in that moment of pain and awe that accomplishing the goal—getting the plan done—is not the way to do life, either.

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Defaulting to whatever needs to be replaced with conscious choice unless you intend to ruin the life of your dreams.

No matter what you attempt, if it's worthwhile, it won't come easy.

Different in whatever form often is not looked upon kindly by those who don’t understand the power and benefits of Different.

Do I really need another coffee mug? This T-shirt? Another wine glass to wedge into the cupboard? Yes, you probably do.

Different is built into our system in a way that should encourage each of us.

Maybe you can name a handful of things that would make you happy. But stay with the creative process long enough to consider all the angles.

Finding value in a tradition that has gone before and aspiring to connect with it can provide a very different way to live.

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If simply “going for it” scares you, take heart. Children do it all the time when they create, and the results are magical.