Do you want to be successful but are afraid to be different? It means you don't understand what true success is.
Many people have been successful and it keeps you as motivated as they are. But that doesn't mean they are the same as most people.
Successful people are definitely people who do different habits in their environment. That is what make their be able to make a positive difference and take the opportunity to succeed in their environment. In fact, successful people in their environment are considered weird to crazy before that person becomes successful. It was a common thing for people to be considered strange and crazy before their success with big dreams.
Being Different Is Good!
Characteristically, the authenticity in yourself is only in you. No one has it exactly like you. Maybe for a while you think yourself weird because you listen too much to what people say.
You may be too afraid of being seen as different, and being shunned. It's okay if you are shunned just because you look weird when fighting for your dreams.
You just need to focus on your goals. Don't change your direction just for fear of being shunned. Rest assured, people who stay away from you will approach you again when you are successful. It is a law of nature :)
You have to walk alone leaving people who belittle you. You have to dare to leave people who only spend your time thinking that you are not like them. You are indeed different from them, because you will be successful.
It Takes Different Paths for Different Dreams
The more different you want from other people, the more different and painful your path will be. It's a fact that can't be avoided.
Good things take time and sacrifice. Likewise with your dreams. So be patient to endure the pain of your struggle.
If you want to give up, always say, "be patient, a little more, a little more." And so on until we never realize how far we have gone through the struggle but we really enjoy the process. It's because we love what we do.
Be Courageous and Responsible for the Consequences
Life is about choice. Your choice determines your success in the future. You must have the courage to live up to all the consequences that will arise because of the decisions you take.
Many people fail because they give up when the consequences of their decisions are so hard.
Many people are close to their destination but then turn around because they are tired or even afraid of what is in front of them.
Remember, the bigger your desire, the bigger the obstacles. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. It all depends on your own persistence.