“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
— George Bernard Shaw
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When we look at how people interact with the world, there are two main types. One type adjusts themselves to fit in with the way things are. They go along with existing rules and norms. The other type doesn’t just accept things as they are. Instead, they work to change the world to fit their own ideas and needs. Because of this, all the big changes and progress we see often come from the second type. For example, inventors like Thomas Edison who insisted on creating new technologies, even when the world wasn't ready, ended up bringing major advancements. To make a difference, it's sometimes necessary to challenge the status quo and push for new ways of doing things, instead of simply fitting in.
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Adaptation Change Determination Individualism Innovation Philosophy Progress Reason Self-improvement UnconventionalFEATURED QUOTES
