Bullsh*t
This is something I have had to get off of my chest and since I was reminded of it yesterday by seeing the person....here it goes. I promise it will be positive!!
About a month ago someone decided to tell me that I was over confident and cocky. After basically reviewing myself for a little bit I have come to believe that this total and complete bullshit and the person who said it is dead wrong.
Number one - I am not cocky - I dont go around campus and brag about everything that I do. A cocky person is someone who says they are the best at something and lets everyone in the known world know that they are the best at something. They gloat. From what I know, I am pretty humbled by all the compliments I get, especially music. Come to one of my performances and see how I act. Give me a compliment and see how I take it....do I say, "yes I know im good, im the best?" Or do I go, "thankyou so much, it means so much you took time out to come and hear me play, it means alot" If you came to my recital, maybe you would know if I was cocky or not. For the people who were there, they know the answers.
Number Two - What the hell is over-confidence?? The truth is that I am a very confident person. All people should have confidence. It makes you feel better at the end of the day that you know what you are doing and that your head is screwed on right. I am confident that I am a person that tries his best at playing music as well as constantly improving myself to teach at a higher level for kids. I also have confidence in my academics. Who wants to be around a person who is never confident, and unsure of themselves? In my speech class we have learned it is good to talk about yourself and be confident that everything you are doing is the right thing. I dont think this is over-confidence, I believe its common sense.
When you make a decision you should definitely go into the decision that you are making the right one. If you have an opinion on something, you should be passionate that your opinion is right. Everyone who knows me that if I am wrong, I accept it....I get my point across but if I am wrong I dont fight it...
Quite honestly I thank the person who decided to tell me their opinion. You helped me analyze myself and let me come to the conclusion that you are wrong. This has only given me more confidence in the end.....and I am confident I am completely right.
Short while after I was basically LIED to and USED. My intelligence was also insulted. How did this affect me? It didn't. It was my confidence that helped me - I am a good looking kid with talents and a bright future. Plus I am nice to people, hear them out and will do anything for my friends - this isnt cockiness - this is a fact. But remember, someone might think its overconfidence, so I guess im not allowed to say that. You decide if its ok. I just have never lost belief in myself.
My message is simple - Your confidence in yourself will get you far. No one wants to hear how hard something is or how you failed. How you missed out. Negativity.....etc. Wake up in the morning and feel good about yourself. How you might change the world, what you can contribute. Then, you, and everyone around you will do well.
Only a few more days to graduation. I am excited and sad at the same time. I will really miss this place but accept the fact that I must leave.....it happens to everyone I guess.....
Chris
About a month ago someone decided to tell me that I was over confident and cocky. After basically reviewing myself for a little bit I have come to believe that this total and complete bullshit and the person who said it is dead wrong.
Number one - I am not cocky - I dont go around campus and brag about everything that I do. A cocky person is someone who says they are the best at something and lets everyone in the known world know that they are the best at something. They gloat. From what I know, I am pretty humbled by all the compliments I get, especially music. Come to one of my performances and see how I act. Give me a compliment and see how I take it....do I say, "yes I know im good, im the best?" Or do I go, "thankyou so much, it means so much you took time out to come and hear me play, it means alot" If you came to my recital, maybe you would know if I was cocky or not. For the people who were there, they know the answers.
Number Two - What the hell is over-confidence?? The truth is that I am a very confident person. All people should have confidence. It makes you feel better at the end of the day that you know what you are doing and that your head is screwed on right. I am confident that I am a person that tries his best at playing music as well as constantly improving myself to teach at a higher level for kids. I also have confidence in my academics. Who wants to be around a person who is never confident, and unsure of themselves? In my speech class we have learned it is good to talk about yourself and be confident that everything you are doing is the right thing. I dont think this is over-confidence, I believe its common sense.
When you make a decision you should definitely go into the decision that you are making the right one. If you have an opinion on something, you should be passionate that your opinion is right. Everyone who knows me that if I am wrong, I accept it....I get my point across but if I am wrong I dont fight it...
Quite honestly I thank the person who decided to tell me their opinion. You helped me analyze myself and let me come to the conclusion that you are wrong. This has only given me more confidence in the end.....and I am confident I am completely right.
Short while after I was basically LIED to and USED. My intelligence was also insulted. How did this affect me? It didn't. It was my confidence that helped me - I am a good looking kid with talents and a bright future. Plus I am nice to people, hear them out and will do anything for my friends - this isnt cockiness - this is a fact. But remember, someone might think its overconfidence, so I guess im not allowed to say that. You decide if its ok. I just have never lost belief in myself.
My message is simple - Your confidence in yourself will get you far. No one wants to hear how hard something is or how you failed. How you missed out. Negativity.....etc. Wake up in the morning and feel good about yourself. How you might change the world, what you can contribute. Then, you, and everyone around you will do well.
Only a few more days to graduation. I am excited and sad at the same time. I will really miss this place but accept the fact that I must leave.....it happens to everyone I guess.....
Chris