Want to be cool? Here’s why you shouldn’t

We’ve all been there I – wanting to be cool. We are told what it is and how to live up to it. But, is that really the best advice?

What is ‘cool’?

It’s that kid in the corner who doesn’t say much – just chills out waiting around for things to happen – think Fonzie! This image might seem like the pinnacle of cool, but that person isn’t actually doing anything.

People are rewarded for it – with popularity, freebies and compliments.

Success vs. cool

With the image of the ultimate cool person in mind, have a think about some of the great leaders of our time who are rich, successful and ultimately happy after their hard work has paid off.

They are motivated, help change the world and do not achieve this by being cool. Instead, they make a difference, take risks and always try new and daring things.

It doesn’t get you anywhere, lead to growth, change or personal development.

Along with not being able to develop, you can’t be the happiest version of yourself as cool means having to conform to everyone else’s expectations of you.

Be passionate

Personally, I love passion! It helps to complete tasks. Cool, on the other hand, might make you feel good in the short term. But you’ll find yourself at a dead-end eventually.

So, instead just be you. Once you accept yourself as you are, you can discover what you want. You can make meaningful friends, take risks and be happy.

Think to yourself. What do you really want?

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