Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Essay- Going against the crowd

     A lot of the choices you make right now will affect you reputation now.  Deciding whether to go with the crowd or not is a big deal.  Always make decisions for yourself.  Don't let your friends decide your life for you.  I agree that going against the crowd is not an easy thing to do.
     First of all, to be a follower is easier than to be a leader.  That's what makes going against the crowd so hard.  Peer pressure is a good example of this.  For instance, if your friends wanted to go smoke weed.  You would have the choice to go do with them or walk away from it.  I know that for me it would be hard just to have the guts to say something or to tell them that they shouldn't be doing that.  But I can only decide for myself, not for the crowd.
     Second of all, it would be hard to go against the crowd because of what they might think of you.  For example, the peole you are most close to could be the crowd you have to disagree with.  That can also make it really hard.  Everyone wants to be able to fit in with their families and be able to get along.  But when they start doing bad stuff or something that you don't agree with, then oyu may feel like you have to go along with it anyway.  Don't do that just because you are scared of what they will think.  Everyone has a right to have their own opinion so you should't go against what you believe.
     Last of all, it could make or break your reputation.  In my opinion, usually when you go with the crowd it's never for a good thing.  The reason for that is that people would just know for just doing what everyone else does.  Plus if it's stuff that you shouldn't be doing anyway then that just makes it worse for yourself in a more negative way.  On the other hand when you are a leader instead, then it always ends up to be a positive thing.  The reason for that is because people will see you in a more positive way and knowing that you are staying out of trouble, shows them what kind of person you really are.
     In conclusion, just remember to never follow the crowd.  Even in situations that seem simple, because they can turn out to be a big deal, and not in a good way.  Let me remind you of why it's always better to be a leader.  First, because it's easier for yourself to accept and you will feel better about your decision.  Second, you might be scared of what people will think of what you decide to do.  But always make your decison based on what you think, don't let the crowd decide for you.  Last, because if you choose the right decision then it can help you reputation be better because more people would be noticing how you are and what you really stand for.  I am not trying to tell you that it would be easy.  I definately agree that it is hard to go against teh crowd, because some decisins will be harder to fight that others.

3 comments:

  1. I agree that not following the crowd isn't easy but it is sometimes the right thing to do. Nice job Katelyn.

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  2. I think your points are well stated. I agree that doing the right thing by standing up to the crowd can be hard.

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  3. Nicely said katelynn! Loved it! :)

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