The Patron Saint of Brilliant Weirdos: A Manifesto
Here's the thing about being a weirdo: for the longest time, I thought I had to choose between being successful and being myself. Spoiler alert: that was absolute bullshit. Now, I'm here to grab your hand and show you exactly why.
Welcome to 2025, fellow misfits. The year we stop apologizing for taking up space. The year we realize those "rules" we've been following? They're just someone else's comfort zone trying to pass itself off as law. I've spent enough time contorting myself to fit those expectations, and I bet you have, too. I don’t know anyone who is exactly the same person they were back in 2019.
For many of us, the post-pandemic shift caused us to embrace our quirks fully. I turned my weird meter all the way up to 11. And once you’ve gone full feral weirdo, trying to shove yourself back into a boring, beige, corporate sausage casing is arduous at best.
Your weirdness isn't just some quirky side note in your professional story – it's the whole point. That different way you see the world, the one you've been told to tone down? I see it. That unconventional approach that makes traditionalists uncomfortable? I'm here for it. In a world of carefully calculated personal brands, your unfiltered brilliance isn't just refreshing – it's necessary.
Let's talk about those subtle traps they set for us – "nice," "likeable," "professional." These aren't virtues; they're institutional levers of control. I watched them try to sand down my edges for years before realizing that my expertise doesn't need their dress code, nor does yours.
The corporate world isn't sure what to make of you? Good, that means you're onto something. Your industry keeps trying to put you in a box? Time to build your own container.
I am the patron saint of brilliant weirdos because I've walked this path. I'm still walking it. Every day, I choose authenticity over approval, impact over conformity. And I'm here to tell you: your brilliance shines brightest when not filtered through someone else's expectations.
It's time to turn your unconventional brilliance into unstoppable success. Not by fitting in, but by standing out. Not by following the rules, but by writing new ones. Not by playing it safe, but by playing it true. What do we have to lose?
Rebellion. Renaissance. Call it whatever you want. I’ve got a microphone, a pen, and endless unapologetic enthusiasm. Ready to go full weirdo? Cool, I'm saving you a spot right up front.