Self-Made Men

Teens should view risky behavior as dangerous and should be cautious when choosing a risk because the effect could be perilous. In the article, “The Teenage Brain,” it talks about the ventral striatum, often referred to as the ‘reward center’ of the brain by stating that the region can drive us to repeat behaviors that provide a reward, such as money and treats.” The ventral system can be dangerous because a teen could be taking a risk that they know is unacceptable, but the ventral system will…

theft happening they don't do anything. In the TV show "What Would You Do" people see someone stealing a bike, but don't say anything because they think that the theft was immaterial. The bike thief in "What Would You Do" was a white male at first. He made a lot of noise, but it just wasn't enough so they brought in a black male. The black male got more looks and a lot more people stopping and asking if it was his bike or not. It shouldn't be that way though, we should treat everyone one the…

Fat, it is a word we all know very well. It is a simple word; however its definition is complex. In today’s society “fat” is used in an extremely negative connotation. We criticize and fat shame individuals who do not fit the ideal body type. Recently, in a video titled “Dear Fat People”, so-called comedian, Nicole Arbour argues that obese people should be fat shamed because they choose to be that way. According to her logic, if we make them feel bad about themselves, they will surely be…

you're good at, the value you provide, and acting in a way that conveys that to others. Contrast this with arrogance which typically involves believing you are better in a particular area than you are, or low self-esteem which involves believing you're less valuable than you think. The closer your self-assessment is to that reality in the middle, and the more you behave accordingly, the closer you are to displaying healthy confidence. Why does this definition matter? Because if you want to raise…

Many students suppress they’re in an achievement gap until they are too far behind. Falling behind can be easy but noticing and getting out isn’t so easy, but it’s not impossible. If students fall into an achievement gap they become unable and unwilling to continue their education and degree. Students can gain help from teachers and other students when they don’t feel confident enough in completing their degree. I was lucky enough to realize I was falling behind before I got too far into my…

grandparents, or a coach said something to me stereotyping me. But just because it does not affect me doesn’t mean that it won’t affect other people. Stereotyping/Judging is really a terrible thing on this planet. It can lower a person's self-esteem causing depression, self-harm and even suicide. As sad as it is it exists, and it really does suck. The way people see me can vary from person to person but I put together a pretty accurate list, in my opinion, for you. I think people see me as a…

Flint, Michigan: A River of Lies We live in a world full of fake. Women pose fake images of themselves when they wear makeup, dye their hair, or wear fake nails. This fakeness can pose as a way to make women feel better about themselves and pose as harmless to everyone around them. However, other forms of fakeness can produce extremely harmful effects on people and led to huge problems. When the government qualifies something as “safe,” the people trust the government. The public can follow…

High school is something that can relate to almost any topic because of the drama of relationships and betrayal of friends. Everyday we hear of fights and arguments between people who have been friends their whole lives, but what causes these to happen. The answer is deceitful appearances. The truth is, it's impossible to avoid deceiving because it is a part of human nature. Some do it for greed or power, and others do it just for personal gain, but we all deceive. Even though some people want…

promotion to the rank of platoon leader. Although excited to begin, I had to face the hard challenge of speaking in front of people, establishing my own authority, and battling my own indecisiveness. During my installation as a platoon leader, I made a collection of minor mistakes, particularly in where I stood, how to march in, and what to do with my platoon. When giving commands, I had a severe stutter. I failed to voice my authority to a chaotic and noisy platoon, which consisted mainly of…

Doe reports that he has been experiencing struggles with low self-esteem since approximately age 6. He claims that his mother and grandmother were often quick to point out his inadequacies and shortcomings. Later, during his formative years, Mr. Doe claims to have been bullied in school and labeled as the “class…