I have succeeded at five different ad agencies over the course of nearly two decades by sticking to one simple rule: Be a freakin’ weirdo.
Weird, you question? Yes, weird. Weird is what fuels individuals in the most prolific agencies to remain the vanguards of new ideas. And despite the tendency to outfit agency halls with creative stimuli, channeling our “inner weirdo” is not a natural tendency simply instigated by odd-shaped chairs or brainstorming books. Weirdness--uncovering it, embracing it, practicing it--is one of the most difficult, yet most integral, components to success within the halls of any agency.
To read the original article: Why Channeling Your Inner Weirdo Helps You Get Ahead At Work | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
