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3037: The Decision to Be Remarkable by Chris Guillebeau on Pursuing Greatness
Jan 10, 2024
Chris Guillebeau advocates for a proactive approach to life, emphasizing the need to break free from mediocrity by choosing to be extraordinary. The podcast discusses actionable steps like ceasing excuses, taking responsibility, questioning norms, pursuing passionate work, striving for higher goals, and embracing the journey despite challenges. It highlights the addictive nature of excellence, the support from like-minded communities, and the expanding vision that comes with pursuing remarkable goals.
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- To break out of the mold of average, one must make a clear decision to be radically different and take decisive action for change.
- Being remarkable attracts supportive communities and unexpected help, but can also lead to challenges like depression and lack of understanding from others.
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Make the decision to be remarkable
To break out of the mold of average, one must make a clear decision to be radically different. Remarkable people are people of action, and taking decisive action is necessary for change. This decision involves stopping making excuses, taking responsibility for one's success, questioning rules and expectations, finding and excelling in work one loves, living one's own life, and continuously striving to take it up a level.
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