Put Your “Crazy Side” to Good Use
What makes you a little “off” could be your competitive advantage — with the right allies in place.
The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.
“Success is simply a matter of finding and surrounding ourselves with those open-minded and clever souls who can take our insanity and put it to good use.”
– Anita Roddick
Some successful people can be a little bit crazy.
Why? Because they often have unorthodox ideas, innovative viewpoints, higher appetites for risk, and zany approaches.
In other words, that tinge of insanity is often part of their competitive advantage.
This is not just some wacky theory. You’ve probably witnessed this at school and work, as well as in entertainment, politics, and sports. Many people who leave an indelible mark on society have a couple of screws loose. Their quirkiness sparks them to chase down goals with fierce precision that others cannot replicate.
But here is something many don’t understand about success — nobody finds it alone, not even the aforementioned weirdo visionaries.
The lone wolf, self-made person mythology that social media and the news tries to peddle is bullshit. You…