Mack Of All Trades
Master Don Juan
This is a personal rant of mine that I have been meaning to voice for sometime. I am reaching out to all of you and telling you to stand out from the crowd.
High School is an important time in everyone’s life. It is when most kids start puberty and morph into their adult bodies. We have much more freedom and don’t have to go to classes (although you should!) Physical contact between guys and girls also kicks up a notch. Parents begin to trust us more and allow us to be more autonomous.
I define leadership as having the ability to follow one’s path through life, without worrying about what others think. Martin Luther King was a great example of a leader. He stared in the face of nearly impossible odds and came out victorious. Although he died because he was such a poignant and exceptional leader, he improved the quality of life for so many Americans today.
Unfortunately, leadership is something that is rare among the high school ranks. Everyone is trying to be popular (although its nothing special) and gain the acceptance of his or her peers. Everybody is afraid to do something out of the ordinary for fear of what others think. So many guys are trying to be “thugged out” these days. Everyone rocks du-rags, bandanas and multicolored hats and air force ones. Why? Because that is what society holds as “cool”. Everyone rushes to sit in the back of the bus while heading home or on a field trip (Even though so many people fought and died just so that everyone had the right to sit in the front). Why? Because that is what society holds as “cool”. Kids diss those who are less popular than them and try to ridicule anyone who dares to be different then they are. So many people try to get the attention of other kids at school by shouting to their friends in the hallways, loud enough so that everyone can hear them. 95% of high schoolers are trying to be someone they are not. And this lack of courage is not just among teens.
In the public, have you ever noticed how people are afraid to be the first one to do something? Such as at a buffet or wedding, nobody want to be the first to walk to the buffet line and start taking food. And did you ever notice how many people walk with their heads down, are afraid to talk in front of a lot of people, and are not intrepid enough to tackle controversial decisions. It’s from fear of what others might think of them. That is why so many of the people in society are the same, because they allow themselves to be shackled by society.
I, however pride myself on being in that elite small percentile of those who dare to be different, dare to be leaders. I laugh at all the wankstas who think by rocking du-rags and air force ones that they are thugs. I can’t tell that most of these phonies are just that, because they cant even hold eye contact with me. I purposely wear k-Swiss just to stand out from the crowd (plus I like the way they look!). I even got a couple of compliments on them because people noticed that I wore different shoes from other people.
I challenge you guys to be the same. Be leaders and take hold of your lives. Act with class and treat those around you with respect, unlike so many people today. Walk with your shoulders and head up, this shows everyone you are confident and believe in yourself. When you first lock eye contact with a stranger, don’t look away or down. This shows fear. Instead, be a leader and force the other person to look away first.
When with your friends, don’t let them push you around. Be funny and charismatic, but don’t be their personal entertainer. Instead, be the leader of the group and make decisions for everyone.
When by yourself, never let society control you. I forgot who it was, but someone on this site had a great quote, it was something like “Don’t let anyone dictate where you can go”. NEVER, EVER, EVER be afraid of what people might think if you do something. That gives them power that no one should have over you.
If you want to approach that chick in the cafeteria, go ahead! If your pressured into doing something that you don’t want to do by your friends, then don’t do it. If you see some people picking on someone weaker, go help out the victim! Don’t stand there and watch them pick on him when you know you want to help him.
I leave you with this: Always remember that this site gives you something that 98% of the world population will never have, the ability to know society’s restrictions and to RISE ABOVE THEM. Don’t ever let anyone take that away from you!.
High School is an important time in everyone’s life. It is when most kids start puberty and morph into their adult bodies. We have much more freedom and don’t have to go to classes (although you should!) Physical contact between guys and girls also kicks up a notch. Parents begin to trust us more and allow us to be more autonomous.
I define leadership as having the ability to follow one’s path through life, without worrying about what others think. Martin Luther King was a great example of a leader. He stared in the face of nearly impossible odds and came out victorious. Although he died because he was such a poignant and exceptional leader, he improved the quality of life for so many Americans today.
Unfortunately, leadership is something that is rare among the high school ranks. Everyone is trying to be popular (although its nothing special) and gain the acceptance of his or her peers. Everybody is afraid to do something out of the ordinary for fear of what others think. So many guys are trying to be “thugged out” these days. Everyone rocks du-rags, bandanas and multicolored hats and air force ones. Why? Because that is what society holds as “cool”. Everyone rushes to sit in the back of the bus while heading home or on a field trip (Even though so many people fought and died just so that everyone had the right to sit in the front). Why? Because that is what society holds as “cool”. Kids diss those who are less popular than them and try to ridicule anyone who dares to be different then they are. So many people try to get the attention of other kids at school by shouting to their friends in the hallways, loud enough so that everyone can hear them. 95% of high schoolers are trying to be someone they are not. And this lack of courage is not just among teens.
In the public, have you ever noticed how people are afraid to be the first one to do something? Such as at a buffet or wedding, nobody want to be the first to walk to the buffet line and start taking food. And did you ever notice how many people walk with their heads down, are afraid to talk in front of a lot of people, and are not intrepid enough to tackle controversial decisions. It’s from fear of what others might think of them. That is why so many of the people in society are the same, because they allow themselves to be shackled by society.
I, however pride myself on being in that elite small percentile of those who dare to be different, dare to be leaders. I laugh at all the wankstas who think by rocking du-rags and air force ones that they are thugs. I can’t tell that most of these phonies are just that, because they cant even hold eye contact with me. I purposely wear k-Swiss just to stand out from the crowd (plus I like the way they look!). I even got a couple of compliments on them because people noticed that I wore different shoes from other people.
I challenge you guys to be the same. Be leaders and take hold of your lives. Act with class and treat those around you with respect, unlike so many people today. Walk with your shoulders and head up, this shows everyone you are confident and believe in yourself. When you first lock eye contact with a stranger, don’t look away or down. This shows fear. Instead, be a leader and force the other person to look away first.
When with your friends, don’t let them push you around. Be funny and charismatic, but don’t be their personal entertainer. Instead, be the leader of the group and make decisions for everyone.
When by yourself, never let society control you. I forgot who it was, but someone on this site had a great quote, it was something like “Don’t let anyone dictate where you can go”. NEVER, EVER, EVER be afraid of what people might think if you do something. That gives them power that no one should have over you.
If you want to approach that chick in the cafeteria, go ahead! If your pressured into doing something that you don’t want to do by your friends, then don’t do it. If you see some people picking on someone weaker, go help out the victim! Don’t stand there and watch them pick on him when you know you want to help him.
I leave you with this: Always remember that this site gives you something that 98% of the world population will never have, the ability to know society’s restrictions and to RISE ABOVE THEM. Don’t ever let anyone take that away from you!.
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This has to be one of the most important things in becoming a leader. Also realize that when somebody makes fun of you (not jokingly) for something you do, nomatter how ridiculous, they are doing it because they have insecurities. No matter what you say, even if it is terribly innappropriate, it is repairable. And if somebody still holds a grudge because of one single act, you should not be around this bitter person anyways! Say what is on your mind. Do what you want to do. Of course, I am not saying to be rude or hurtful. There should be limits, but these are easy to recognize and if you are even slighly intelligent you will know when you crossed the line, in which case you should explain yourself and apologize if absolutely necessary. Live without fear. When you learn to do this, you will truly prosper.
