7 Steps to Becoming a Nonconformist

1. Take the path less beaten. How are you going to stand out if everyone is on the same path? We must have the courage to do something else; to do something different and unique so we can achieve success that much faster.
2. Value opinions that are different from yours. We should have an open mind and value everyone's opinions equally.
3. Find AND follow your passion. Most people don't know what their passion is and decide early on that there's no point in finding it. Find and follow your passion.
4. Give before you get. Focus on giving value, and the rest you seek will follow.
5. Aim unrealistically. When you aim high, the sky is the limit. There really is no downside to aim just a bit out of your perception. While aiming for the moon, you might land among the stars.
6. Embrace your uniqueness. You must embrace the fact that you are different to truly stand out from the crowd. It's much more difficult to deny who you are than it is to accept yourself.
7. Take up responsibility for your own life. This is probably the most important step on this list. To accept responsibility for where your life goes means to accept all of your shortcomings as yours and yours alone. Make your own decision and don't let anyone else decide for you.