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What does it mean?
Embracing the status of being unconventional or average.
In plain terms
I accept that I am an oddball.
What can you take from it?
Own your uniqueness.

Where it applies

  • social interactions
  • self-introduction

Putting it to work

  • accepting quirks

Questions to consider

  • Are you regular or weird?
  • How do you see yourself?

Another view

Labels can limit self-perception.

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