In any cliché personal development story, an even more cliché hook is used and then attempted to turn into a universal piece of advice, like “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” In actuality, the most important thing I learned during my experience as a Westlake Magnet student was that often, you will have no idea where you are going, and that is perfectly fine. We are taught from a young age to develop a clear-cut idea of what we aspire to do in the future, or another person’s hopes for our futures are forced upon us. However, my experiences at Westlake have shown me that it is more important to learn about yourself and your identity than to force yourself to fit into a future other people have envisioned for you. Pushing
