Are Outsiders Good Or Bad

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Those Creepy Genius People Do you ever happen to notice that one slightly odd person who never seems to fit in? That person that you are thinking of is an outsider. Outsiders are in some cases also called weird, creepy, odd, awkward, and the list could go on. However they are not always as odd as you think in most cases they are actually pretty cool geniuses. Before you judge someone or leave them out because they aren't just like you, give them a chance. Outsiders have so many things they should be valued for but are left unrecognized. Outsiders have value in society and have created great inventions. These great inventions are items we use in our everyday lives like cellphones, computers, vehicles, snapchat, and so much more. Outsiders take ideas or inventions in their head and turn them into reality. For example Steve Jobs created the Apple company which makes the iPhone. Steve Jobs was an outsider and a very successful entrepreneur. Just because you are different doesn't mean you aren't smart or don't fit in. Some argue that outsiders are “too weird” or “too smart”, but is there really any way to test that? …show more content…

You do not have to compare yourself to anyone else because they are just as valuable as you are you are in charge of your happiness and now you feel so if you are comparing yourself all the time you won't feel happy and wanted. However there is never going to not be someone who thinks they are better than you or someone that thinks they know more about you and can judge you. That person's opinion is only as important as you think it is if it is something that is insulting make it mean nothing to you the less you care what others think the better you'll feel and the better person you'll

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