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“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.”

C. S. Lewis

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Imagine that a big crowd is rushing quickly toward the edge of a dangerous cliff, not noticing the danger ahead. Someone who sees the cliff and tries to run in the opposite direction might look strange or crazy to the others. This is because everyone else is so focused on moving forward that they don’t realize the person running the other way is actually trying to avoid danger. In life, this means that doing something different from everyone else can make you seem odd, even if you are making a smart choice. For example, if all your friends are spending lots of money on fancy things they don’t need, and you choose to save your money, they might think you’re being weird. But in reality, you’re being wise with your money, which will help you in the future. So, if you believe strongly in what you’re doing, don’t worry if others don’t understand you. Sometimes, being different is the right thing to do, even if it feels lonely. Trust your judgment and don’t be afraid to go against the crowd when you believe it’s the right path.

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Bravery Contrarian Courage Critical thinking Independence Individuality Insight Nonconformity Perspective Wisdom
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