Comments on: 7 Steps to Becoming a Nonconformist

By: Nea | Self Improvement Saga

Nea | Self Improvement Saga — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:38:20 +0000

Aim realistically….I love that. I’ve often been told to get real but that’s something I don’t believe in.

By: Jiohn

Jiohn — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:46:51 +0000

@John – Great change of your life, man. Don’t forget – simply reading personal development books are not enough. Test the subjects that you read in your everyday life. Make sure that what the authors say really works.

@Kim – I understand what you’re saying. For those types of givers, I recommend that you give selectively. Don’t give everything you own away – you need to satisfy yourself so you can survive, right?

Give once in a while, but when you DO give, give away your best stuff. Something you would be estatic to be given yourself.

@Craig – Thanks for agreeing with my post. There’s just so much potential in all of us to try new things that are beyond our everyday, regular scope. To veer from the conventional path is extremely valuable and profitable (for the body, mind, and the spirit).

@Tom – I’m glad I could be of service. The easy life really isn’t for those with bigger things on the horizon for them. Of course, the conventional life is only easy in the sense that everybody else is doing the same thing so we can easily ask for help.

The unconventional life is of your own creation. You are responsible for how creative your live can be.

Thanks for your comment.

By: Tom Wong

Tom Wong — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:00:06 +0000

Your post made me smile, as I relate to a lot of what you wrote. I definitely don’t take the easy life route but sometimes find myself doubting it, only because the conformists around me don’t get it. Your post was a nice reminder that I’m doing okay.

By: Craig Thomas

Craig Thomas — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:08:03 +0000

Excellent post. :)

I agree that being non-conformist is essential in today’s world – having an open mind to all opportunities and possibilities should be taught in schools rather than the strict “do as your told” mentality we get today.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:05:36 +0000

Great post BUT……4. Give before you get
What about those of us that continually give and in the process lose what we are to expect back? I’m a HABITUAL giver….. I give and give and give and someday I am sure that I will not have enough give to give anymore :-( and lose one’s sense of self and self esteem?

By: john castaldi

john castaldi — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:01:39 +0000

thank you very much for this post.I have given up watching TV,and decided to start reading personal developement books,to empower my mind to pass on to my little girl.I will also not ingage in any conversation were people are criticising,and condeming people.

By: Steve’s Sunday Selections – May 9th, 2010 | Steve Scott Site

Steve’s Sunday Selections – May 9th, 2010 | Steve Scott Site — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:18:34 +0000

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By: John

John — Sun, 09 May 2010 05:55:45 +0000

@Heather,

Nice to meet you Heather! I think you’re doing a great job with your child, and I hope she becomes a brilliant star when the time comes.

However, I do think that the internet is a very important resource. There is a great wealth of knowledge that can be gained online.

@Susan,

Thanks Susan! I’m glad to here you’re a life coach and helping others. You’re really giving value to people who need it most.

You’re walking a path less traveled and making tracks that people will remember you for.

You’re welcome for the post.

By: Susan Liddy

Susan Liddy — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:37:36 +0000

What I’m doing differently is embracing self employment.
I’m a life coach and have chosen to create my own coaching program and design my own coaching style.
It’s definitely the road less traveled, yet when I feel really overwhelmed I fall back on two mottos:

1.) I love adventure and,
2.) Never give up never surrender!

Thanks so much for your well written article.
:)

By: Heather Wommack

Heather Wommack — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:59:45 +0000

Wonderful post! I decided when my daughter was born that I would not bother with TV and internet at home. She is 9 years old now and we do things as a family at night, instead of being sucked into Idol, etc. She is the top reader in her class and never complains that she is bored! Keeping up with the Jones’ is for the birds :-)