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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 12:08 am 
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Morpheus wrote:
Knight wrote:
You mention that you're arrogant, I'd be interested to hear what others think about arrogance but personally I don't think it's a good thing as its based on a poor foundation whereas confidence is based on solid foundations.
Well, it's easy to get mixed up because people have different definitions of arrogance. For example the level of confidence I put into interactions when I show who I really am is construed as arrogance sometimes, when really it's just me being me.

Arrogance= wanting everyone to know how awesome you are
Confidence=Knowing your awesome and not really caring what others think
According to those definitions, I meant that I am confident. About 2 months ago, when I was in a state of light depression, I could myself coming off as arrogant and I could tell that I was just trying too hard. I think what I defined as my turning point was when i dropped trying hard and just started being me. Ever since then, my interactions with people have been much more enjoyable for both parties.

Before I was being very arrogant, rude, and pessimistic, but now I'm just bubbly all the time because I am in love with myself haha.

Again, all i can say is that you guys (particularly Kidd and Grinus) are right...about everything.
The reason why i changed and how i am feeling now is exactly as how you described it would be.

I'm currently applying to colleges and i wrote a short essay about this change in myself if any of you would like to read/critique it.

Thanks for the feedback guys; many insightful points have been made so far and I enjoy your criticisms. Keep em coming!


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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:02 am 
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Congratulations JDogg, no doubt you will be successful in life. Being able to interact well with others is, in my opinion, more important than anything you'll learn in school. You remind me of myself mid-way through my "transformation," although for me it didn't happen until the tail end of college. Once you get your mind situated, the fact that you are going through this stuff while still in high school means you'll have a long life of stopping bullets ahead of you.

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:40 am 
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But being cocky is fun :(

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:32 pm 
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Morpheus wrote:
But being cocky is fun :(
I know you struggle with the dark side daily. :lol:

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:17 pm 
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The Kidd!! wrote:
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But being cocky is fun :(
I know you struggle with the dark side daily. :lol:
I have a LOT of payback to dish out 8-)

I said long ago lol, when the tables are turned I'm not gonna forget. Forgive? Yes. Forget? Never :twisted:

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