working to be the best

Philosophy, the study of general topics and fundamental problems? Are you insane if you are in the majority of common thought? Or are you a trailblazer or insane if you go against the grain. Lately I have been feeling I need to be "against the grain" to move forward. Especially in my own life's choices. I want to be exceptional. And I will be, as long as I realize that some may be left behind and they may not know how to cope with that. And let go. Because dragging someone with you is exhausting.