Outside The Lines - Living A Life On your Own Terms.

Introduction.

Who are you?

Sometimes it doesn’t seem very easy to answer this question, does it? It kind of depends on who you’re around.

When you’re with strangers or co-workers, it’s not uncommon to wear a mask or adopt a persona. You become part of the crowd simply because here's where it's easiest to get along.

Around someone you know well, this might very well be a different story. The mask drops, the persona fades. You become more real, more authentic. You’re quirky and a little odd, but a lot of fun. You’re you.

Sometimes.

Even around people you know, it can be hard to let go.

You might worry about how other people would think if they saw the real you. Or you might not even be sure yourself just who you are anymore; it’s been so long since you’ve let go enough to find out.

If this sounds familiar, then it’s time for a journey into the world of you.

A reality where it’s OK to be yourself, even if this means going against the grain every once in a while.

Imagine being able to stay true to your values, preferences, and quirks and still thrive.

We’ll start with some reasons why it pays to be yourself. From there, you’re going to find out all the ways the rest of the world would instead hold you back...

and stick to the status quo, rather than strive to escape conformity for the world of individuality.

You’ll also find some ways to answer those naysayers.

In the end, learning to live outside the lines is all about you and who you are inside. If you want success, if you want true happiness, you’re never going to find it by holding yourself back.

Let’s get started, beginning with why it’s always best to be you.