Essay About Self Discovery

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Self-discovery is a way for one to discover who they are in the inside and to be able to express their characteristics to others. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” - Aristotle. Knowing one’s self isn’t about knowing family heritage, but what one can gain by being around others to help express themselves. Knowing others before themselves can help one boost their expectation in life. One factor towards discovery is by having self confidence. Self confidence can drive anyone to pursue their interests and excel in what they truly love the most. Another important factor that contributes to self confidence is loving one’s self and being an independent person. This element towards life can and will lead one down any path of success …show more content…

Eventually everyone will see that being afraid of the crowd will be a waste of their time. There are people who crack under pressure and become sick or have mental breakdowns when in front of a crowd. School is a way for kids to learn the basic fundamentals about life and to learn how to be prepared for the unexpected. I know I do not care for speaking in front of crowds or performing because I am always afraid I will mess up or look ridiculous while talking, but it is apart of life. I found that once I showed my true feelings and thoughts to my peers it was less frightening even though I still have in the back of my mind about how no one cares or how ridiculous I look. I soon learned by myself that none of those thoughts even matter. I will always be a unique person and everyone will have thoughts about me or others, but I can not let those thoughts over take my life because they may be hurtful. Overlook the past and learn from the mistakes and learn to move past those who try and let a person down about themselves. No one is worth the time to think about if they try and ruin one’s day or outlook on themselves. Self confidence will succeed to show beauty in

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