I'm sharing this all-time favourite video as an acknowledgment of those exceptional ones who are driven by their heart - "the mavericks, dissidents, adventurers, outsiders, and rebels, who ask questions, bend the rules, and take risks."
Video Credits: RenegadeRockstarTV
TRANSCRIPT:
I KNOW YOU
YOU NEVER REALLY FIT IN
THEY TOLD YOU, YOU'D NEVER BE SUCCESSFUL
BECAUSE YOU WERE DIFFERENT
WHILE THE OTHER KIDS WERE OUT PLAYING SPORT,
YOU WERE PRACTICING GUITAR;
YOU WERE HIDING IN THE LIBRARY, READING;
YOU WERE OUT ON YOUR SKATEBOARD.
ON THE OUTSIDE YOU CONFIRMED;
YOU DID AS YOU WERE TOLD;
BUT DEEP DOWN THAT REBEL NEVER DIED.
YEAH, I KNOW YOU ...
YOU WERE ALWAYS DESTINED FOR MORE,
AND NOW YOU'RE STARTING TO SUSPECT THE TRUTH.
WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT ...
IS WHAT MAKES YOU
UNPRECEDENTED,
UNPARALLELED,
UNBEATABLE.
WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT IS WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU, IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
I KNOW YOU
YOU ARE AGGRESSIVELY INDEPENDENT.
YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT IN YOUR BEST INTERESTS.
YOU ARE A MISFIT
YOU ARE A ROCK THROWER
YOU ARE TROUBLE -
TROUBLE TO THE STATUS QUO
TROUBLE TO ANYONE WHO WOULD KEEP YOU LOCKED INSIDE;
LOCKED INSIDE A CAGE WHEN YOU WERE BORN TO BE FREE.
I KNOW YOU
THEY MADE YOU RAW AND CRUSHED YOU DOWN.
THEY HURT YOU
DESPITE HOW HARD YOU TRIED TO PRETEND YOU WERE LIKE THEM
BUT YOU'VE ALWAYS KNOWN THAT YOU ARE THE HERO IN THE FANTASY NOVEL
YOU ARE TYLER DURDEN
YOU ARE NEO FROM THE MATRIX
YOU FEEL AS THOUGH YOU WERE BORN
IN THE WRONG TIME, THE WRONG PLACE, THE WRONG UNIVERSE
BUT YOUR BEING HERE NOW IS NO ACCIDENT
I KNOW YOU
YOU WILL NEVER BE LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE
IN YOUR HEART YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN
CHOSEN TO DO THE THINGS OTHERS CAN'T
TO LEAD, TO CHANGE THE WORLD,
TO TEAR THE WHOLE SYSTEM DOWN
COMPASSIONATE DESTRUCTION IS YOURS
THIS POWER IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT NOW
AS IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN
I KNOW YOU
YOU'VE NEVER LET THE FEAR STAND IN YOUR WAY
YOU ARE POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE
YOU RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD
YOU ARE A DIVINE FOOL,
A TRUE BELIEVER,
AN UNAPOLOGETIC DREAMER
THESE THINGS FOR WHICH THEY CONDEMN YOU,
ARE THE SECRET OF YOUR GENIUS,
ARE THE VERY ARTIFACTS OF YOUR BRILLIANCE
I KNOW YOU
THEY FEAR YOU BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHO YOU ARE
BECAUSE YOU NEVER DEVIATE FROM THE PATH,
NO MATTER HOW THEY PRESSURE YOU
THEY FEAR YOUR STRENGTH
THEY FEAR YOUR MAGNIFICENCE
YOUR RADICAL AUTHENTICITY
FOR SO LONG YOU FELT ABANDONED LIKE NO ONE UNDERSTOOD
LIKE YOU WERE DESTINED TO WALK THE PATH ALONE
I KNOW YOU
YOU WERE BORN TO LEAD RAMPAGING ARMIES
OUR GREAT WAR IS A SPIRITUAL WAR
THE TIME HAS COME FOR YOU TO BURN YOUR DOUBTS ON THE P OF DESTINY
TO STEP INTO YOUR TRUE POWER
THE TIME HAS COME FOR YOU TO LEVERAGE WHO YOU ARE
TO MAKE WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU
THE VERY CENTERPIECE OF EVERYTHING YOU DO
THE ESSENCE OF YOUR SUCCESS
YOU ARE READY
READY TO EMBRACE YOUR TRUE SELF
READY FOR LIFE ON YOUR TERMS
READY TO COME HOME
“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. But the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
― Steve Jobs
Throughout history, there have been countless individuals who have dared to think differently, challenge the status quo, and changed the world in profound ways. These rebels, as they are often called, possess a unique ability to see the world from a fresh perspective and unlock new possibilities.
They are the misfits who are often misunderstood and marginalized, but their impact on society cannot be overstated. They are the ones who break down barriers, push boundaries, and create new paradigms. From the Prophets, artists and scientists to activists and entrepreneurs, rebels come from all walks of life. These individuals, and countless others like them, have left an indelible mark on history.
They are often driven by a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference. They are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and question authority. They are also incredibly resilient and persistent, able to overcome setbacks and failures on their way to success.
While rebels may face adversity and opposition, their contributions to society are undeniable. They are the ones who push us forward, inspire us to dream big, and make the world a more just, equitable, and beautiful place.
“Wherever the sword of rebellion is drawn to protect the rights of man, I am a rebel. Wherever the sword of rebellion is drawn to give man liberty, to clothe him in all his just rights, I am on the side of that rebellion.”
― Robert Green Ingersoll