Self-Reliance

Themes

• Retain outspokenness of "a small child."
• Do not conform to popular culture.
• Express unique ideas; take pride in individuality.
• Do not imitate others as "models of perfection"
• Live up to your own ideals
• Do so even if you get critisized

Speaking your mind if you have a problem is a good way to depend on yourself to fix issues.

Pop culture can be poisonous to a person if they become like everyone else. They rely on society to determine who they are.

Express your unique ideas even if you get criticism. Relying on yourself for ideas is self reliance.

Actors may be looked up to, but they should not be seen as a model of perfection. Then you will want to conform to them.

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Connection to something modern:

Most celebrities are poisonous to your individuality.