Some time ago I mentioned if we all were the same, the world would be a boring place. This remains a favorite saying of mine. In relation to work, there always are “in” jobs or the new and better way to do your job. In reality, there are many ways to do the same job. Certain tasks may have specific steps, but otherwise, creativity and differences reign.
No matter your business or where you work, it is your individuality that makes you stand out. It also is your creativity and the ability to think outside of the box. Do you do that, or do you operate under the same old same old? It’s hard to come up with or do something new or different. Ideas that now seem so obvious were not to most of us. If you are an entrepreneur, whether in a startup or any other type of business, what makes you and your business stand out?
Colleges should teach creativity along with entrepreneurship, business, and management skills. Tapping into other parts of the brain is important and can be life altering. It is good to think outside of the box and differently than others in your space. Of course, in all businesses and professions, you need to learn the ropes and rules before trying to push any boundaries.
Doing what others have done is safe and where learning begins. We need people to do many jobs that are decidedly not hip or “in.” In fact, being safe or working as others have in an unhip job may make you a success. Once you have learned the basics, being creative, unique, and different has the possibility to make you a trailblazer or visionary in your field. It’s up to you to determine whether you are okay with the status quo or not. It sure seems more interesting to blaze your own trail within whatever path you choose.
As always, this post and others can be found on my blog, Business Law Guy.