The incomplete guide to being completely insane

If being crazy means living life as if it matters, then I don’t mind being completely insane.” -Revolutionary Road

That’s what actress Kate Winslet’s character in Revolutionary Road said after friends began to think that her dream of moving her family to Paris was a crazy idea.

People will call you and your dreams crazy and insane. Embrace it! You need to be completely “insane” to achieve what you want and to live life to the fullest.

To help you embrace it here is the incomplete guide to being completely insane.

Laugh in the face of criticism

When met with criticism about their aspirations “insane” people don’t fight back, cry, become frustrated, or give up. They laugh right in the critic’s face and get right back to working on their crazy dreams.

Go big

Small-minded people – they’re often the critics – will call even the smallest of dreams crazy so don’t try to quiet or satisfy them by going for something smaller, instead go bigger and dream bigger.

Know that insane dreams are the most profound

Insane ideas and dreams are often the most revolutionary. People call them insane because they just can’t fathom such a goal since it’s rarely or never been accomplished before.

Know that the critics are the most insane

Critics are the ones who aren’t going after their dreams and for that, they are the most insane of all. They’re wasting their lives and trying to ruin the lives of others.

What did you think of this post? Do you have any other insane tips to add on how to be insane and live life like it matters? Please share your comments below.

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Misc | July 6th, 2009 | Written by Andrew Galasetti