There is a mad rush to follow the "in thing." Go after what is popular, do what everyone is after. You are deemed unusual if you are not in that race with everyone. You are not attractive, out of the norm.
Saying "no" to things you don't enjoy is a great strength. It's just that it is hard to say "no." You are bound to disappoint people. They expect you to fall in place. And that is taxing. Especially when you are brought up considering others' views about you as vital.
When others recognize you to be practicing customs, hobbies, and trends that they follow, you automatically move into their good books. You get an acceptance. You can fit in. You become part of their tribe.
What if you enjoyed it for a while but felt suffocated after a while? Things that you adapt to fit in rarely resonate intrinsically. When they don't, it's a huge struggle to carry on with them.
Saying "no" to what you are not ready for is worthwhile. Say no every time you do not get a whole body, yes. And when you get a "yes," do things even if the crowd detests. So what if they find you weird?
If it works for you, it will be effortless. Anything effortless has low friction and high involvement and turns out intense.
And intense work takes place in a quiet corner, in the background, away from any attention. Intense work can produce something worthwhile and noteworthy.
Heads-down. That is a great way to stand out!
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