Values Quotes – Vivian Stanshall on Unusual

Today’s quote is from Vivian Stanshall, an English singer-songwriter, musician and poet, best known for his work with The Bonzo Dog Band.

Stanshall was also known for his intellectual humor, which shows itself well with this great quote:

“Why can’t I be different and unusual…. like everyone else?”

As a differentiating value, Unusual means definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected.

Well, anyone looking at Stanshall’s life would agree it was out of the ordinary. He embraced the value of unusual. And it worked well for him.

The irony of his quote is that we naturally strive to fit in with others. It’s human nature. But we thereby lose any sense of being different – even though we want to be.

If you’re trying to standout from the crowd, maybe it would help to embrace the value of unusual. Do something unexpected and out of the ordinary.

Maybe it’ll help you make a difference in the lives of those around you. And then they’ll want to be like you!