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Breaking the Mold: The Art of Bravery in a Society that Conforms to Cowardice

Society has become a place where people conforming to the norm are rewarded for their deficiencies, while those who dare to stand out are shunned by society. This is not a new problem - it's been around since the beginning of time. Whether it was the brave men who were willing to take on dragons or the women who braved childbirth while they bore children (and went through it without painkillers) there have always been people who stood up and showed their courage, in spite of what others might think. The desire to conform is an instinct that has served humanity well - if you're walking through a jungle and see something strange on a tree branch, it's better to assume that it's a snake and run away than be wrong about what it actually is and get bit because you didn't look carefully enough first. But these days, many people don't even realize when they're conforming - in fact, many of them will argue that they aren't conforming at all because they're doing exactly what they want to do!

By Courtanae HeslopPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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Society has become a place where people conforming to the norm are rewarded for their deficiencies, while those who dare to stand out are shunned by society. This is not a new problem - it's been around since the beginning of time. Whether it was the brave men who were willing to take on dragons or the women who braved childbirth while they bore children (and went through it without painkillers) there have always been people who stood up and showed their courage, in spite of what others might think. The desire to conform is an instinct that has served humanity well - if you're walking through a jungle and see something strange on a tree branch, it's better to assume that it's a snake and run away than be wrong about what it actually is and get bit because you didn't look carefully enough first. But these days, many people don't even realize when they're conforming - in fact, many of them will argue that they aren't conforming at all because they're doing exactly what they want to do!

Society has become a place where people conforming to the norm are rewarded for their deficiencies, while those who dare to stand out are shunned by society.

Conformity often pays off in the short term, but it never pays off in the long term. Nonconformity is often punished in the short term, but it can have positive consequences in both your personal and professional life over time.

Just think, In the world of business, nonconformity can lead to a thriving career in which you are able to do what you love while making an impact on the world around you. But it’s not always easy. In fact, many people have had their careers derailed by being too different from their peers or superiors.

This is not a new problem - it's been around since the beginning of time. Whether it was the brave men who were willing to take on dragons or the women who braved childbirth while they bore children (and went through it without painkillers) there have always been people who stood up and showed their courage, in spite of what others might think.

The fear of standing out and being different is not a new problem. It's been around since the beginning of time, but we can't let it stop us from doing what we want to do.

We need to break free from society's expectations and live our lives how we want them lived, not how others think they should be lived.

The only person you can control is yourself. You have to do what makes you happy and ignore the rest. The more you are true to yourself, the more freedom you will have.

The desire to conform is an instinct that has served humanity well - if you're walking through a jungle and see something strange on a tree branch, it's better to assume that it's a snake and run away than be wrong about what it actually is and get bit because you didn't look carefully enough first.

However, sometimes our instincts can lead us astray. In those situations where the threat isn't real or serious enough for us to need them (and even when they are), our natural tendency toward conformity can cause us to make poor decisions based on other people's opinions or behavior instead of our own judgment.

But these days, many people don't even realize when they're conforming - in fact, many of them will argue that they aren't conforming at all because they're doing exactly what they want to do.

This is because it's not always obvious when someone is conforming. Conformity can be defined as "the act or practice of following the customs and manners of a group or society". It doesn't mean that you have no original thoughts or ideas; it simply means that you conform to the norms set by your environment and culture.

For example: If you live in an area where everyone wears jeans and t-shirts all day long, then this would be considered normal behavior for everyone there - but if you lived somewhere else with very different weather conditions (and thus different clothing needs), then wearing jeans might seem strange or out-of-place - therefore making one appear like a misfit among their peers!

Conformity can be good sometimes but not always

Conformity can be good sometimes but not always. In fact, conformity can be beneficial for safety and social order. For example, if everyone were to drive 55 miles per hour on the highway then there would be fewer accidents because drivers would all be going at the same speed and they wouldn't need to brake as much when someone else came up behind them quickly. In addition, conforming makes it easier for people who are doing something dangerous such as driving a car or riding a bike in traffic to know what everyone else is doing so they can avoid them if necessary (e.g., if someone was trying to cross an intersection without looking).

Conformity also helps us get along better with others because we know how they will react in certain situations so we know how best not only ourselves but also others around us should act during those moments too; this means less conflict between individuals which ultimately leads towards greater peace within society overall!

Conclusion

Conformity is a dangerous thing, especially when it's not even recognized as such. It can lead people to make decisions that are bad for themselves or others - like joining cults, or following blindly without considering other options. But conformity isn't always bad: sometimes we need to follow the rules in order to keep society functioning smoothly!

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Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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