stand for something

andreas jonsson

01 Feb 2025

A strong point of view cuts through the noise and signals who you are.

But most fear standing out. We seek safety in sameness, comfort in crowds.

Yet what moves the world forward has always been the courage to stand apart.

You can't please everyone, nor should you try. Stand for something instead. Say this is me, this is my work, and here is why it matters.

Show that you care. Show your willingness to do what it takes. That's what pulls people in: when the real you shines through.

This is how movements begin. Not with a perfect message, but with an honest one.

Standing out in your own way is a strength.

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