The need to be unique and original is one of the dominant emotions for many. However, the truth is that it’s not actually about being “original,” which is just a subjective definition of what lies beneath that: the feeling of importance and striving for esteem in society; someone wouldn’t try to make a unique piece of art, and then throw it away before anyone could see it.
Yet, the even bigger truth, is that no one is really original, or at least not by the way society defines the word “original.”
Take for instance the artist you most admire, someone whom you are in awe of their ability to create or perform. Perhaps it’s Philip Glass and his minimalistic compositions, or maybe Michael Jordan and his unbelievable ability to win games; true originals.
Likewise, there’s a lot of value in being consistently aware of the ambitions that you have, particularly identifying the activities aimed at impressing others, and contrasting those with your goals that are purely PERSONAL ambitions, aimed at self fulfillment.
