First, recognize that you are not a sheep who will be satisfied with only a few nibbles of dry grass
or with following the herd as they wander aimlessly, bleating and whining, all of their days.

Separate yourself now from the multitude of humanity so that you will be able to control your own destiny. Remember that what others think and say and do need never influence what you think and say and do.

- Og Mandino (1923-1996)