DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

Dare to be different.
Dare to think big and work hard.
Dare to aspire to accomplish the impossible and defy the odds.
Dare to be unique and deal with whatever criticism follows.
Dare to stand proud even when everybody is mocking you.
Dare to exceed the status quo and reach for the stars.
Dare to make stumbling blocks your stepping stones.
Dare to believe in yourself and your talents even when you are the only one.
Dare to be great and break the barriers that society places.
Dare to stand in the face of adversity and laugh.
Dare to hope, to dream, to aspire and then to achieve.

And I guarantee you - your life will never be the same."

~ from the book, 'Daring to be Different: 25 Tips for A Life of Success', by Darrell Bennett Jr.;

The 25 Tips for a Life of Success are as follows:

1) Demand excellence of yourself;

2) Pick your company;

3) Cherish your friendships;

4) The Haters;

5) Never let them see you sweat;

6) It's OK to envy; it's jealousy that's the problem;

7) Ignorance is not bliss, but it's contagious;

8) Don't boast;

9) Keep your opinion to yourself unless asked;

10) It's both what you say & how you say it;

11) Don't wait for validation;

12) Accept full responsibility for your actions;

13) Your life is not a garbage can;

14) Age is nothing but a number; take advantage of your youth;

15) Have a sense of humour;

16) Make yourself known & respected;

17) Dealing with the reputation;

18) Do things that you enjoy;

19) Plan for the future;

20) Learn from others' example;

21) Think big;

22) Avoid the appearance of wrongdoing;

23) Practise the art of giving;

24) Exhibit self discipline;

25) Keep the faith & stay the course;