How to Be An Extraordinary Thinker
Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible.
~Cherie Carter-Scott
Extraordinary thinkers are those who go beyond the conventional and think outside the box. They don't accept the status quo and instead look for ways to challenge it. They are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. They have a unique perspective on the world, which allows them to see solutions that other people may not be able to see.
Extraordinary thinkers are often ahead of their time and can show us a different way of looking at things. They can help us find innovative solutions to problems, discover new opportunities, and create something truly remarkable. By thinking differently, they can show us that there is more than one way to approach any given situation or challenge.
In today's world, it is more important than ever before for us to cultivate extraordinary thinkers who can show us a different perspective on the world around us and inspire others with their creative ideas.
We all have a choice to make in life: to live an ordinary life or to choose to be extraordinary. The decision is yours and yours alone, but it can be difficult to make the right call when you don't know what extraordinary looks like.
Fortunately, there are many ways to become extraordinary and create a meaningful life that stands out from the crowd. Here are 17 ways extraordinary thinkers are different from the crowd.
Ordinary thinkers are fear-driven. Extraordinary thinkers are love-driven.
Ordinary thinkers believe they are victims of fate. Extraordinary thinkers know they are creators of destiny.
Ordinary thinkers approve the status quo. Extraordinary thinkers improve the status quo.
Ordinary thinkers strive to be cool. Extraordinary thinkers strive to be themselves.
Ordinary thinkers are tenant farmers in the paradigms provided by others. Extraordinary thinkers are constantly planting new and exciting paradigms in their lives and in the world.
Ordinary thinkers trust experts. Extraordinary thinkers listen to experts, but trust themselves.
Faced with adversity, ordinary thinkers give up. Faced with adversity, extraordinary thinkers give more.
Ordinary thinkers expect little and receive it. Extraordinary thinkers expect much and receive it.
Ordinary thinkers employ labels. Extraordinary thinkers seek understanding.
Ordinary thinkers believe in chances. Extraordinary thinkers believe in choices.
Ordinary thinkers think life happens to them. Extraordinary thinkers know life happens through them.
Ordinary thinkers allow their doubts to rule them. Extraordinary thinkers allow their dreams to rule them.
Ordinary thinkers believe one setback can stop everything. Extraordinary thinkers know one great idea can change everything.
Ordinary thinkers conceive the world as “Us” vs. “Them”. Extraordinary thinkers see only we.
Ordinary thinkers are comforted by easy answers. Extraordinary thinkers dare hard questions.
Ordinary thinkers conform to the tribe. Extraordinary thinkers transform the tribe.
Ordinary thinkers consume mainstream narratives. Extraordinary thinkers see right through them and transcend them.
Your life and our civilization could be transformed by being a more extraordinary thinker moment-to-moment, day-to-day, year-to-year.
Now you know. Apply these 17 concepts to your thinking and soon you'll be humming along at an extraordinary clip.
Be who you came here to be!
Ray
