My father once said, 'If the whole world wants to go left and you feel like going right, go right. You don't have to follow. You don't have to make a big deal about which way you're going. Just go. It's very easy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Follow your own path even if others go elsewhere; it is simple.
- In plain terms
- If you feel different, just go your own way.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your instincts and don't follow blindly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you choose your own path?
- How hard is it to go against the grain?
Another view
Going your own way requires social support to succeed.
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