- It's easy to go along the expected path, and do things as they're "meant" to be. But sometimes your gut tells you to try something new.
- Nine successful business bosses and advisors in The Oracles weighed in on the power of doing things your own way.
- One expert, Tom Albert, turned down a lucrative offer and instead started his own company, saying, "Life is short and it's meant to be lived."
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In business and in life, we face outside pressure to conform every day, so it's not always easy to stay true to yourself. But for these successful entrepreneurs and advisors in The Oracles, being unique is exactly what led them to greatness. Here's how to follow in their footsteps.