Why Are You Trying So Hard To Fit In Essay

“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?”
Our characteristics and traits are what make changes and what drives society; so, in a world where we are all the same, modern society, as we know it would collapse. Ian Wallace’s quote depicts the belief that being your self is important and that one should ever try to become someone else. Instead, we should embrace our uniqueness. This statement is true, especially in the world we currently live in. Ask any teenager what their view is on fitting in. Many will say that they want to "fit in", "stay by the cool kids", or just "follow everyone else." The majority of teens who say that they want to stand out still mirror the actions of others. Ask kids why they hang out where they do. A typical statement is "that’s where all my friends hang out", or "that it is a popular place." Why do kids wear what they wear? A common answer is, "that the clothes are in style," or "that the celebrities wear them." Many actions of teenagers are driven by a desperate desire to fit in. …show more content…
These devices are great; they make our lives much easier. Where would we be if Michael Dell had not brought the computer into nearly every house, if Steve Jobs had not invented the iPhone, if Thomas Edison had not created the light bulb? Creativity drove these inventions, and that same creativity is in us. If Michael Dell and Steve Jobs had the same personality, traits, and behaviors, it is I can guarantee that neither one of them would have brainstormed nor created the world changing technology that they made. Individuality is what leads and provides inspiration for innovation, and is an extremely important quality that keeps our society