Do something that’s extraordinary

01/02/2023

In today's fast-paced world, everyone wishes to advance his career, gain a new talent, or simply perform better in life. "Ordinary people pursue money, simple people pursue power, average people pursue fame, but extraordinary people pursue ideas." - Matshona Dhli-wayo, a Canadian based Philosopher. Extraordinary means going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary. There has got to be more to life than just living. In life, there should be a higher purpose. Extraordinary living doesn't happen by accident. We find all extraordinary people were all ordinary until they took the extraordinary steps with courage to leave the extraordinary footprints. An extraordinary life touches lives, inspires, and leaves the world a better place. When it comes to achieving something to create extraordinary results, there is one question we need to ask - what's the difference between ordinary and extraordinary? In my honest opinion, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is paper thin and is descriptive. It is that little extra that makes all the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. I believe it is possible for ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things. For me, the difference between an ordinary and an extraordinary person is not the title that person might have, but what they do to make the world a better place for us all. I have observed that extraordinary people hold themselves accountable for what they do and do not shy away from their mistakes, when they mess up, they admit it to others. It is up to us what we want to be in life.
We can be successful and extraordinary, or we can choose to be mediocre and lie in the heap of ordinary people. Doing something extraordinary isn't the province of extraordinary people; it's an option for us all, each in our own way. We don't have to do something that hasn't been done before. We have to keep in mind that each of us has an individual nature that gradually reveals itself as we grow. If we are fortunate, we have experiences that strengthen that nature, giving us confidence in ourselves. Each of us is disposed to perform actions that suit our nature, and to fulfill the responsibilities that come to us naturally. Further we have to understand it also that struggling to do things that do not really suit us, or that are the responsibility of others, is a mistake.
We find there are numerous writers in our town, and have a bundle of published books at their back but only few have the recognition because they have done something noticed by everyone and have been taken care of. So we can observe one significant contrast between ordinary and extraordinary is the way one thinks and doll out. So just do something anyone else will notice or care about. There is a lot of scope for adventures in the small every day.
Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible. Extraordinary people know what they want from their lives and plan their approach accordingly, making concerted efforts to achieve what they have in their minds. Ordinary people, on the other hand, keep worrying about obstacles and the effect circumstances have over their lives. I can bet that if you keep thinking about success and do something to achieve it, results will be sparkling. When people do something, the majority of them decide to do it in an ordinary way. On the other hand, few other people try to do it in an extraordinary way, those others' have never thought about it and this is the creativity. If we are not clear about what is meant by creativity, we may end up sacrificing creativity precisely in the process of trying to foster it. Action leads to result: every action has a result, the "fruit of action" in the words of the Gita. Let those who are looking for some extraordinary people as their mentors must realize that all the extraordinary is hidden in the ordinary people. Legends are ordinary people who go after doing something extraordinary. Just like the experiences you have, your passions help make your life fuller and you a more interesting person and it is a gateway to enter the world of extraordinary people.
Think about the extraordinary people that you've known or admired from afar. What qualities do they have that you wish you had? Most of them live a very full life, full of interesting experiences. They also try to connect with other people with their authentic self. No one becomes extraordinary without an intense commitment to constant self-improvement and personal development and extraordinary people seek education, constructive criticism, and learning. People who set themselves to changing the world and making the most of their talents are not different from you -- they just cancel ordinary thoughts. Extraordinary living starts with a simple shift in mindset. If you ponder over what differentiates an average person from one who has achieved stupendous success, you will realize that it may be the intensity of enthusiasm. Success is continuously improving who you are, how you live, how you serve, and how you relate. Being extraordinary costs your time, attention, energy, and focus. Lastly I will suggest if you want to be extraordinary, you must spend the bulk of your time on high-quality tasks that bring you closer to your specific goals. Rightly said, ultimately living an extraordinary life is a journey you must make yourself. I can't tell you what it will look like. But I can tell you what it will require. Transforming from ordinary to extraordinary will cost the same for everyone. It involves narrowing down your life to only consist of what really matters. It means giving up your safety nets and comfortable lives to achieve something more.
(President Senior Citizens' Club (Regd) Udhampur. Views expressed are personal.)

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