Who are you?
"My name is Max. I'm 19 years old, I'm a graduate of tech school, and I'm beginning my career as an electrical technician."Talking with Max was easy. A funny and approachable man, Max entertained my curiosity while talking about himself with confidence and grace. He hesitated at my question at first, but he soon came up with several ideas, all of which involve his occupation.
Max is a career-driven individual. He informed me that he works hard, and he does so in order to achieve a sense of security.
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| An adorable representation of "hard working," according to Google. |
How does this way that you think about yourself affect how you "live out" your life?
"Well, when I was young, my dad busted his butt at work to put food on the table for my family. I'm kinda following in his footsteps; I'm working hard now so that I don't have to worry about finances in the future."
Do you think you have a better understanding of your identity now?
"It was interesting to reflect on myself. I hadn't really thought too much about why I define myself the way that I do."Even though he knew what he was generally about, Max discovered today that what he wanted was to not have to worry about money. He was (and still is) dedicating his time now to so that he can accomplish his goal: stability.
More Thoughts
This week, I interviewed Max, a dear friend of mine who hadn't done much self-reflection before. He thanked me for the opportunity to do so. My challenge for this week to you, reader, is to look within yourself for why you are who you are. You may even surprise yourself.
I thought it was really interesting how your interview helped Max to do some self-reflection on his life and to consider things in a different light. I enjoyed reading Max's story and found it to be interesting.
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