Just Make It Better

It seems like there are three kinds of people in this world today:

1. Those that follow the crowd and conform to societal norms.
2. Those that dismiss societal and mass appeal without investigating first and forming their individual opinions.
3. Those that observe, think critically, educate themselves about various sides of the issues, and then decide.

Even though the human population is naturally inclined to follow the inertia of their surroundings, there can always be more individuality. All it really takes is knowledge (which can always be taught or found) and the removal of disillusioned, egotistical, omniscient attitudes.

That’ll be the day, right?

Okay so maybe converting your neighbor who only reads one version of the news isn’t so easy.

It can be uncomfortable when you pull up proof that the information they spread is incorrect. But leadership isn’t about intellectual dominance, so share what you know when you can because it never hurts to inspire and enlighten.

Just remember know-it-alls don’t take being wrong well. Pick your battles and tread lightly.

How many times have you seen or heard a person reject something simply because it has mass appeal? Something that may actually be popular because it is good, but still gets loads of slack from them whether they’ve experienced it or not?

Those people are number 2.

Just because something is universally embraced doesn’t always mean it has shoddy craftsmanship. Yes, I’ll be the first to stand up, wave my marketing degree, and shout: “What is this over-produced shit?”

But I love American Idol.

Why?

Because it is unbelievably entertaining.

Between my HDTV’s projection of Simon Cowell’s obnoxious facial expressions, Paula Abdul’s uncanny behavior and the comical auditions, I really can’t hate on it. (Let’s not forget the singing, because when it’s good, it’s good).

Does that make me a conformist? Do I watch that #1 rated TV show because the Nielson ratings say so?

Well, I’m not into “Dancing with the Stars”. I watched it, wasn’t into it, life went on.

My point is, be a #3.

Get off your high horse or lose your indie-only attitude, because either way you’re conforming; it’s just to different things. Be yourself, find what you love; not what the crowd you identify with does. Rejecting what you don’t know is still judgment no matter what side you reside in. Think critically when people tell you their opinions disguised as facts. Just because someone you trust confirms that grass grows blue and you’re blind, doesn’t mean you still shouldn’t Google it.

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