Find Joy In
Not Fitting In
Fitting In
What does that even mean? What are we trying to fit into? We have a deep desire to fit in. To belong. We feel great pain when we don’t, particularly when we are young and developing our individuality.
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See the irony?
Wildly Different
For as long as I can remember, I have not fit in. Perhaps it started when my parents named me Keather, a quirky departure from the many Heathers of my generation. My journey as a misfit has been painful, disappointing and confusing. Eventually, I discovered that not fitting in is my greatest gift. We are all unique individuals. Being different is not good or bad, it just is.
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I am an outlier.
Rare & Unique
I see things differently than most. I feel the unspoken, can see the in-between. The non-verbalized magic that doesn’t hit most radars. While many are trying to keep up with the Kardashians, I inspire and energize others with an uncommon vision. I value qualities and ideas that are rare and unique.
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I am an empathetic leader.
Without Limits
The people making the greatest impact in the world don’t care about fitting in. They are fearless. Live without limits. They thrive on standing out, being different, ruffling feathers. These creators don’t let limitations get in the way of their outlandish dreams.
I am a trailblazer.
Leading the Way
Change-makers look forward to unpaved ground with excitement. They don’t look side-to-side to see what others are doing. I am a pioneer. I create the new and novel. I am the one others are watching and trying to keep up with.
I am an entrepreneur.
The Brave Ones
To truly step out and stand apart from everyone else is incredibly brave. It’s hard to speak up when all others stay silent. To question the norm. To see new possibilities. I am inspired to evolve. To make things better, easier, more efficient. It is who I truly am, and how I think. It’s how I’ve solved complex challenges for dozens of the top companies in the U.S. And even started one of my own.
I am courageous.
Free Your Mind
Most people fear disruption. They fear change. Disruption takes seeing the world through a unique lens. Freeing your mind to let new and novel thoughts and ideas flow. No limits, not caring about fitting in or belonging or norms. I know that positive change is possible. And I make it happen.
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I am a catalyst.
Leave a Mark
For me, it’s about utilizing my life in service of something that matters. A greater purpose. Working with the beautiful and fast-paced time we’re living in. Not fearing it. Finding joy in not fitting in.
I am leaving a legacy.
Calling Fellow Misfits
I am moved by and deeply grateful for others who are willing to step out and take risks. To shake things up. I am energized by people who are willing to search for novel ways of approaching challenges rather than cataloging all the reasons it’s not possible.
You've never fit in. I know, you try to pretzel yourself into the norm but couldn’t. You see things so differently it’s scary to share what’s on your mind. I get it. To the few unapologetically making real change in the world.
I see your genius. I understand you. I know you.
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