Shiny Inspirational People

I thought it might be helpful to make a list of a few people who I hope one day to count as friends and colleagues in my independent, outside-the-box lifestyle.

All of these people are brilliant, switched-on people who are focussed on improving the world in their own way, and they're not the only ones. 

I'm sure there are plenty of other like-minded people out there, including you. 

Wouldn't it be amazing if we were all in a room together? Maybe we should make that happen...

Craig Ballantyne and Matt Smith at Early to Rise

Steve Roller at the Copywriter Cafe

Barbara Winter at Joyfully Jobless

Valerie Young at Changing Course

Chris Guillebeau at the Art of Non-Conformity

Andy Cope at The Art of Brilliance

Some other websites I've found inspirational include:

Sovereign Life

http://livingoutsideofthebox.com/category/about-us/

http://smartwomanonline.com/feature/2009/02/living-outside-the-box/

http://www.stevepavlina.com/

If you've found any of these links interesting, or have any suggestions to add, please let me know.

The Unconventional Future For All of Us

I’ve just stumbled on Chris Guillebeau’s site, and I’m so emotional I could weep – there’s someone out there who gets it too – and you know what, we’re not the only ones!

#1: What do you really want to get out of life?

A: I want to experience and observe as much as I can. I want to make a difference, and save humanity from the disastrous path it’s on. I want to find the answers to the big questions. I want to help people make their dreams come true.

#2: What can you offer the world that no one else can? 

My genius. My way of seeing things, and my compassion. My time and energy. I can offer myself.

The internet has changed the way we live our day to day lives, it’s changed the way we interact with others, and the way we view information.

But it hasn’t changed us.

We’re still people, with our own thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams.

In a thousand years from now, when the internet is a distant memory, and every trace of facebook is long gone, there will still be people. Human beings living their lives the best way they know how.

I’m here now, and this is my chance to make a mark on the world.  This is the perfect time to take action.

We need to look beyond online social profiles, and see the real people within. We need to remember who we are, and how to enjoy our lives.

I’m going to help people do just that. I’m going to remind them of their humanity, and set out a legacy for future generations.

In a thousand years, when people look back at 2012, they’ll see a golden age, when people started to truly connect with each other.

So go on, tell me who you are, and what your deepest hopes are for the future. Together, as a species, we can make all our dreams come true. 

Let's get started today.