“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. ”

Henry David Thoreau naturalist, author, philosopher

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Marching to the beat of your own drummer is the best thing to do! I would rather be unique!

Julie from New York, April 14, 2020

it's really nice to have guys online!!!!!!!!!!you are so brilliant and good motivators

Silvia from Tanzania,Arusha, October 26, 2016

I always marched to the beat of a different drummer. My drill sergeants were not fond of this!

Bill from Tacoma, WA, October 25, 2016

I've always been the "different" one. But, only as an older adult has that worth been recognized.

Papa Lawrence from Colorado Rocky Mountains, October 24, 2016

That reminds me that we all grow at different paces. Thank you!

Sophie from Oregon, October 24, 2016

Our differences are what make us interesting.

Linda from Colorado, October 24, 2016

So true

Dee from Texas, October 24, 2016

Well said. Worth remembering when finding fault in others.

Jan from Pennsylvania , October 24, 2016

So True ~

TONYA from Wisconsin , October 24, 2016

My Grandmother said that about me when I was growing up!!

Sheila from Connecticut, October 24, 2016

So pertinent for my journey!

Genni from New Hampshire, October 24, 2016

Exactly, let him be uniquely him. He will in his own time move at the pace of his heart song.

Tera from Mansfield, TX, October 24, 2016

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