See, I've always said that confidence was attractive, but arrogance is just a major turn off. When one crosses the line between confident and conceitedness, I develop a quick disliking for that one.
What's the difference? An aura of superiority is prominent in those who are conceited. An understanding that improvement can always be made is evident in those who are confident.
I don't claim to be the best, but I strive to be the best. I don't try to dominate all fields and all aspects of life (academics, sports, health, appearances, etc). I simply try to be the best at what I need to be in order to compliment those around me, most especially my family, friends and significant other.
In order for one person to be the best, someone else has to be worse than that person. If you think you're the best at everything, what you're really saying is everyone else just isn't as good. So what you're really doing, is putting everyone else down. If others can't put you down, what right do you have to put others down? You son of a bitch.
Competition is both healthy and beneficial, but only when done in moderation. If someone revolved solely around competition, it means that person is unable to see those around him/her.
I see the people around me. I apply praise, compliment and acknowledgment to those who deserve it. I provide comments, suggestions and advice to those who need it. I know when to apologize and when to show gratitude. I know when to seek help and when to listen. I know when I need to admit defeat, and I know how to celebrate victories. I know when I need improvement, which is always. There will always be room for improvement, no matter how good I am.
I am finally confident in myself. I am content with myself, my lifestyle, my aspirations and my future. My present will make my future plans true. I have so much to learn, but I already know so much. There is an abundance of people out there and I am excited to meet them all. Absolutely nothing will get in my way. Only the right people are in my life now :].
CSULB class of 2011.
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