What does it take to be extraordinary?
What are the traits and habits of an extraordinary person?
I was asked this question recently. And sincerely, the answer I could give in private — personalized to the person asking the question, who I know quite well— would be different from what I could reply to a question like this in public. But I’ll do my best to give a generalized answer that will give an insight into what my thoughts are on the subject matter.
First and foremost, you have to understand that what is ordinary and what is extraordinary can be vastly different depending on different factors like timing, place, resources available, etc. What you find extraordinary today may be what you find ordinary at a different point in your life.
You should also know that extraordinary doesn't necessarily always mean desirable. While some people may aim for a highly productive life and making an impact that’d resonate for centuries, other people just want a normal, nice, quiet, routine life. How you choose to live your life is your own way and not better or worse than the way other people choose to live their lives. What's important is for everyone to live their life the way they find satisfaction.
That being said, what is the connection between an extraordinary person and an extraordinary life? Is there a…
