It often happens that a disciplined excellent student in adulthood does not achieve much success in business and in personal relationships, while the hopeless threesome and the thunderstorm of the whole school become famous, gain public recognition, often by gaining scandalous fame, rise to certain heights - in general does not go unnoticed.
Of course, it happens and vice versa, that is, in accordance with the expectation of others, everything goes on the thumb. But the phenomenon described above is worth thinking about. There is no doubt that the reason for success is often non-standard thinking of the personality, which allows finding an original solution to even commonplace problems. In any situation, people with this quality, not only avoid losses, but can also benefit. They are not afraid of the new, do not give up experiments, do not avoid the risk, however, they do not act on luck, but in accordance with a clearly thought out plan. Their strategic thinking is naturally combined with figurative thinking, allowing you to cover the whole situation as a whole, evaluate it and draw certain conclusions.
What is the difference between such thinking from the standard? The standard involves thoughts and actions according to long-established rules, walking along well-trodden paths, the pursuit of generally accepted goals. The trouble is that not everyone needs these goals, and if you really need them, then using standard methods is difficult to achieve because of the big competition. Therefore, it is easier to be content with the small.
Thinking outside the box helps break out of the familiar framework imposed by society and duty. Of course, we are not talking about a violation of moral standards (although any even the most innocuous deviation from the norms is often perceived by the environment with hostility), however, sometimes one has to step over one's own principles. In search of an unusual solution, it is important not to cross the line between moral and immoral, which, however, can be very illusive. People with non-standard thinking are constantly looking for additional opportunities, even with a good option, because it may well be better!
However, it is in the pursuit of an ideal solution that communication with reality can be lost, it seems that all means are good. As a result, not only moral standards are violated , but also legal ones. However, this non-standard thinking allows such people to often come out, as they say, dry of water, causing the condemnation of millions, which they absolutely do not care.
However, most often they speak of non-standard thinking in relation to creative people. Now these are very much appreciated. Advertising, business development, increasing sales - new ideas are constantly needed here, otherwise failure cannot be avoided. Obviously, the creators of large corporations are people who think outside the box. And they pick up close ones to themselves the same. Red diplomas are not appreciated right now, they are not asked at the interview about grades at school and university, the personality qualities of the applicant are important. A recent student with a diploma bought in a couple of years becomes the commercial director, while a candidate of sciences with three higher educations barely makes ends meet. Cramming is not the main thing to success, but rather a random way.
Many people wonder whether non-standard thinking can be developed or is it given from birth? To some extent, the second option is more believable. It is difficult to imagine that great inventors, copywriters, writers, politicians attended courses or opened books with puzzles, offering the development of innovative thinking. Parents and teachers were tormented with many of them, because such children do not want to behave in any way and do not understand why this is necessary. They act in their own way, and what is commonly called deviant behavior is just another way to achieve a different goal.
So, it turns out that people who think standardly are doomed to a dull gray existence? Not necessary. Exercise really helps. In the end, the ability to think unusually can help, if not to improve the financial situation, then in other areas of life. Even the most ordinary mind is capable of more than they are used to waiting for. There is always something to work on, so why not take advantage of it?