I think everyone chooses their own path in life. In a way we are all followers of something in particular, most of the things already exist, life is full of role models, independent life, nomad, fame, anonymity, etc.

But, in turn, each person chooses what he wants, we have that power.

The difference between being a leader and a follower lies in what you want to do, if you have the will to do what you really want, or if you want to follow the rest just because you are going to please others.