Being the exception means you don’t do everything others do. It means you do different things. You do things differently. You do what others won’t. You see things others don’t see. You pursue what most don’t. You believe things about yourself most won’t.
Being the exception means you live a life like others won’t, so eventually, you can live a life like others can’t.
Be the exception.
Walk to the beat of a different drummer! It works – and sometimes can confuse others. : )
I have done this forever – most people find it uncomfortable, and bosses don’t always like my perspective on stuff.