How to Stop Being a Follower and Start Being a Leader

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Steps

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Try your hardest to not do what others may think is "cool" 

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   See if he/she is a 'poser'. Think of all the things the "cool kid" said. For example, did the "cool kid" ever say he/she was Gangsta, Scene, Screamo, or Emo? If so, ignore this person. They are most likely to start an argument with someone, or even you!
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   Realize what he/she does. Does the "cool kid" cuss even when he's 12? Does the kid do the most stupid thing someone could do? Does he talk about lewd things?
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   Now for 2 weeks or more, DON'T HANG OUT WITH HIM/HER! When you do this you start to realize that the "cool kid" is now the "wannabe kid".
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   Now have a talk with your friends/parents. Most of your friends follow what the "cool kid" .Ask your parents as well. They start to realize the "cool kid" is not cool and don't hang out with him/her.
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   First few steps are over. Now you have to be the new "Freaking Awesome Kid!"
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   Be creative. You want to make a style but don't know how to? Well if the "cool kid" wears black and dark colors, do neon! All neon! Neon shoes, pants, hats, shirts! Or do mix and match! It's your style! Show your inner personality!
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   If you have glasses, keep them! You'll look cooler with skinny jeans and neon shirts when you wear glasses!
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   If you're a boy, grow your hair out or keep it short! It's your style!
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   Do some really funky hairstyles! So, for example, you can make your hair like Soul's in Soul Eater.
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    When you got that finished, you should listen to different music! When people focus on one band or the band the "cool kid" listens to, they don't hear other music that might have been better than the other band. Just put different music in your MP3, even BMG from video games!
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    When you sign up for YouTube, MySpace, or Facebook; make some Funky name for your showing name and playlist.
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    Get used to different food. Pack something really funky that no one would pack like strawberries, sushi, or chicken instead of a plain old sandwich.
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    Now you're back to school and everyone thinks you're so cool! Sooner or later the "cool guy" will be ticked off and walk away in annoyance...then 2 weeks later, he thinks your cool. Just be different and you'll be the "Freaking Awesome Kid!"