The key to success is to find a way to stand out--to be the purple cow in a field of monochrome Holsteins.
An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.
'Good enough' stopped being good enough a long time ago. so why not be great?
The reason they want you to fit in... is that once you do, then they can ignore you.
If you're not proud of where you work, go work somewhere else.
The job is not the work.