But my definition actually is a little more refined than that. After almost 20 years in sales, dealing with all different personality types. After developing people skills and relationships with so many across financial, racial, political and religious backgrounds. It seems to me that there might be something to what I'll call a Maverick philosophy. It's really more of an observation than anything else but it works when applied properly. In sales and in life we really need to be able to relate to other people and build common ground. You have to sell yourself first. It is good to be 'normal' in relating to others and in communication with others. You want to build upon similarities and like interests to have good rapport with your client or customer. There is nothing wrong with that kind of 'normal', as a matter of fact,Cheap Sideline Black United Jerseys, I recommend it. So there are times when 'normal' is a good thing. "conforming to a type,Lights Out Black Jerseys, standard, or regular pattern". "irregular, unorthodox, rebel, nonconformist,Cheap Marcell Dareus Jersey, individualist, free spirit" So why be normal, I ask you? My wife had a bright poster in her room, when I met her, that asked that very question. It is a valid question that we should ask ourselves if we ever want to really enjoy our lives to their fullest. Why be normal? In some areas it is not a bad thing to be normal but actually, if you really want to excel in life and live life to it's fullest potential, you want to be more of a 'maverick', in my opinion. Ask yourself, does this describe me? Do you want your life to be described like that? Now do you understand what I mean by the question, why be normal? You may be asking yourself, "Aren't I supposed to be normal?" are some of the more appropriate terms I'm referring to. Maverick can be defined as Really we should define a couple of things before I continue. First, let's take a look at the synonyms of 'normal'. (Don't give up on me now, just stay with me.) They include these words: "an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party" However, when you are setting goals, working toward your desires and dreams, then you want to be more of a 'maverick'. When you are actively working to achieve those goals and committed to doing the things it takes to be successful it is critical that you put your blinders on and stay focused on doing what it takes. You will need to have an uncommon tenacity. You'll want to use unorthodox methods at times and even be a little bit of a rebel. It's important to stand out in a crowd but in a good way. If you look like everybody else, then you aren't an individual, you are just more of the same. "average,Cheap Patrick Robinson Jersey, common, commonplace, ordinary, standard and usual" Let me explain further by giving some similar descriptions as we did with 'normal'. Synonyms for 'maverick' include: The Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA Championship in their history, in 6 games, closing out the Series on the road. They were too old, too banged up, and just too Dirky. At least that's what a lot of people thought going into the end of the season. Yet, the Maverick's celebrated the franchises first Championship against a Miami Heat team that was younger, quicker, and full of confidence. So how did they do it? This could be easily misunderstood, that you can't be a team player, that you don't work well with others or something else bad. There is a certain amount of risk involved but the rewards far out-weigh the risks if we use the same kind of team work the Dallas Mavericks did in their individual quest for team victories. My definition does not require us to destroy everyone else to make ourselves look better but really the opposite is true. If we work hard at being our best individually and encourage others to do the same thing,Cheap Bobby Hebert Jersey, by working within their strengths and abilities,Cheap Vernon Gholston Jersey, then we all win. just to name a few. Now, let's take a peak at just one definition of 'normal':