DEVIATION

The frailties evident in others are no valid excuse for acquiescing to weakness within oneself.

The majority conform to the norms of their immediate circles, thus dictating their own standards of conduct.

Unless one finds oneself surrounded by individuals of exceptional drive and unwavering discipline, such conformity may prove detrimental in the pursuit of lofty ambitions.

The tendency among the masses is to emulate the actions of the familiar collective, commonly referred to as "they"; however, the mere fact that they engage in a particular behavior does not deem it advantageous for personal growth.

As a matter of fact, in many instances, one ought to consider adopting an opposite course of action when contrasted with the actions of this common cohort.

Consistently compromising one's standards or behaviors in alignment with those of they should preclude any astonishment when one's outcomes mirror theirs.

A guiding principle emerges: if they espouse a certain behavior, the discerning individual should gravitate towards its antithesis; should they concede, the wise choice is to stand resolute; and if they view a choice as facile, the prudent response is skepticism.

One's desired destination is clear in the mind's eye - thus, one should conduct oneself as the embodiment of that envisioned persona.

Feb 24, 2025 | UN