I grew up without much TV. What I did watch was usually PBS. Shows like Arthur, The Magic School Bus, Wishbone, etc. These shows all tend to emanate the thought "You can do anything." "You can be whatever you want to be."
I thought everyone knew this. I thought this was common knowledge. But apparently I am one of the few people who heard that and actually believed it whole-heartedly.
When I say "Man, I would love to make a computer game!" or "I would love to build a sky-scraper!" or "I want to bike across the continent!" I say it differently than most people. Or mean it differently. When most people say things like that, they are saying "I wish." When I say things like that, I usually mean "I intend."
Why don't people believe in themselves? Is it really our parents and educators fault that we don't believe in ourselves? Or is that just how most humans are naturally?
Looking back on my life, I do feel like I have always been optimistic and self-confident. And I mean from a very early age. I did grow up in an environment where I was encouraged to believe in myself, but I think I started out that way.
What is the real reason most people don't have self-confidence? And why do so many, when they see true self confidence, show disdain or label as egotistical?
-Gabriel
2 comments:
Great post, Gab. I am sure a LOT of it is personality and a large part environment and those who influence you.
Just to suggest how devastating some treatment of children can be, I believe that a babysitter who slapped me every time I sucked my thumb (actually I sucked two fingers) contributed a great deal to my being very shy. When as a young adult I learned about the sitter and what she had done, I got very irate.
Perhaps this is not a response you expected, but it does relate to how parents (or significant adults) can unwittingly cause undesirable behavior in the children they have in their charge.
You were blessed with parents who helped and encouraged you to believe in yourself. Go for the best!
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