I attended a pitching event where young entrepreneurs presented their ideas and businesses. During the Q&A session, the guest of honor, a successful entrepreneur, was asked, “What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?” His answer took me by surprise and left me bewildered. He said,
To be successful at anything, you need to be insane and a little bit unconventional about what you do
After a while, I started getting all what He meant when He said that.
Being unconventional is actually beneficial. If you have a dream, passion, or groundbreaking idea, you need to be fervent about it. You must love it, own it, and work tirelessly to achieve it. It takes a special kind of commitment to do all of that. Often, people who are deeply invested in their dreams and work tirelessly towards them are seen as eccentric or even crazy. These are the individuals who boldly believe they can change the world. Ultimately, they do change the world by finding solutions to societal or community problems. They are problem solvers.
The unconventional ones are not afraid of failure. In fact, they view failure as a stepping stone to success. They are not deterred by risks; after all, they are passionate and committed. With their daring attitude, they often end up being successful and setting trends. Therefore, if you want to be successful in life, believe in yourself and pursue your passion or dream with the same fervor and dedication.