{"id":78107,"date":"2022-09-04T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=78107"},"modified":"2022-09-13T14:24:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T18:24:14","slug":"how-to-be-a-rebel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-rebel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be a Rebel: Francesca Gino’s 5 Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you wondering how to be a rebel<\/a>? Why should you be a rebel in the first place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a rebel is about breaking the rules constructively so you can unleash your creative talents, innovate, and live a fully engaged life. In Rebel Talent<\/em>, Francesca Gino examines the five elements that drive rebel success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s look at the five ways you can be a rebel, according to Gino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Element 1: Rebels Try New Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gino explains there are five ways to learn how to be a rebel. The first way<\/a> rebels break the rules is by embracing new ideas and experiences. Rebels step outside their comfort zone to try things they haven\u2019t done before because they know that it\u2019s the best way to test their limits and that learning about themselves, their capacity, and their potential leads to growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Trying New Things Is Important, Even When It\u2019s Hard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reason 1: Embracing the unexpected can challenge you and help you grow. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gino says it can be difficult to embrace new things because society is steeped in rituals and traditions that communicate and foster important value systems and give us a sense of meaning, connection, and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when you accept things as they are<\/a> simply because they\u2019ve always been done a certain way, you can stagnate and lose out on valuable experience that comes with making difficult decisions<\/a>. Staying in your comfort zone may feel safe but isn\u2019t always the recipe for growth and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you try new things and gain new skills, Gino says, your sense of self and the way you talk about yourself<\/a> expand; you become more confident in your ability to do new things; and your tolerance for uncertainty increases, which helps you achieve your goals<\/a> even when you encounter bumps in the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Element 2: Rebels Ask Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second way<\/a> rebels break the rules is by always asking questions. Gino says rebels constantly ask questions and gather information to better understand and connect to the people around them, tap into their creativity, and innovate.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Being Inquisitive Is Important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asking people questions helps build connections and leads to better performance at work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n