A great lesson on how movements start, explained in this video in under three minutes, by Derek Sivers:
It’s the first follower that turns a lone nut into a leader. When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the guts to be the first person to stand up and join in.
Note that Derek’s point, that the leader will get all the credit, is often untrue. Think about any ubiquitous invention. Who invented it? If you can’t name the person, the odds are great that the person who invented it wasn’t the one who popularized it, and reaped the most benefits. Think about the automobile: the first guy who pops into most peoples’ heads is Henry Ford. He didn’t come close to inventing it, but he certainly reaped the lion’s share of the rewards. It’s often even better to be the first follower.
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