Why weirdos outperform normals

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Normal is blah. Lazerow likes to point to the famous Milgram Obedience Study that showed how willing people are to administer fake lethal electrical shocks to another subject when they gave a wrong answer.

The press swarmed his house on the big day. Once the cameras started rolling, the Count pulled a switcheroo and delivered his real message.

People bury far more valuable things every day their organs. He used the press attention to help the cause of organ donation. Count Scarpa went from being a national villain in Brazil to being national hero in one week. Weirdo is a vague word. Lazerow defines it as someone who is comfortable in his or her own skin. Someone who has conviction and will defend their ideas, often publicly, especially if they go against common beliefs. Weirdos are self-directed, self-motivated and fearless.

Weirdos learn to listen to their gut. At the end of his talk Lazerow showed a venn diagram with three circles: Interests, Skill and Life Vision.

Where those three intersect lays happiness. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Forbes. May 6, , pm EDT. May 6, , am EDT. May 5, , am EDT.