Your Uniqueness

Lucas Alcalde
Aug 24, 2017 · 2 min read

“It will be too complicated.”

“That’s not really for me.”

“Why would I want to start from scratch?”

On and on. My inner voice was coming up with all sorts of reasons and it showed no sign of stopping. When I don’t do something I want to do, I’m really good at coming up with all sorts of explanations.

It’s worse than laziness. It’s like being busy with dull tasks. It’s feels “right” to choose something outside of my control to blame on vs something inside of my control.

It feels “right” for a long time. Months. Years some times. Until I start to feel uneasy and annoyed with my own self. We may call that a “mini life crisis”. If we are complaining about something, it’s because deep inside we know there is something better out there, but that means stretching our perceived limits.

Today, there is absolutely no excuse to not do what you love. It may take time but it’s possible. There is a variety of industries, places and people out there. The one thing all people who achieve some level of what we define as success have in common is this:

THEY LEVERAGE THEIR UNIQUENESS.

I’m not just talking about your Operating System. Your strengths and personality. I’m talking about our own unique journey to discover our uniqueness. Going to a therapist, watching hundreds of YouTube videos, meditation, finding a mentor. Or a combination of all of the above. That process is SO IMPORTANT because it helps us uncover our real selves and our real worth.

It’s been 3 years since I started the journey to really find (or define) my uniqueness and there were many lonely moments. It’s not easy. It’s scary, it’s uncertain but I learned…

it is normal.

This is part of figuring out what is the best version of yourself. During this process I learned that one of my biggest fears is also what makes me unique. Fear of taking massive action. The ability to recognize patterns, dream big, be creative and bring the best in others is what makes me… me.

Comment below if you are in this journey too or if you have found your uniqueness. I’d love to connect with you!

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Lucas Alcalde

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//Avid Learner //Aspiring Entrepreneur documenting the journey //Dusk to Dawn podcast host //Creative at Kegs & Code

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