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Confident

icycle to build character, the general idea is correct. He tried something new. I did it when I went to my first Drama/Debate meet, and quickly discovered how important it is and I found another hidden part of me. Its easy! You see something youve never done before, you only need the confidence to do it, to take the plunge, to unearth something that may further define you.But the confidence to take these beautiful risks is, sadly, the least common order.Remember when you were in third grade? And that one kid- whats his name Butch? Remember when he shoved you around and told you to give him your candy? Happened to me and I gave him the candy! Fair trade right? Your life in exchange for some chocolate? And how many times did it happen again, because each time you chose security instead of luxury. Well you didnt just give up luxury, and Ill tell you why. Because one day I said no to Butch. Thats right- I looked him straight in the neck and told him that I was keeping my M&Ms. He got this serene look, just coolly walked up to me and he flattened my nose. I got a fat lip, a couple of battle scars, but there was also something else, something shining and new and powerful. I suddenly I realized that I had the ability to do what I had to. I had been decisive- a man of action, and that took confidence. Trying new things takes confidence in your ability, to take little risks and to challenge the rigors of life. Confidence in action led me to take the right path despite my fears of the hospital. Imagine what I would have done without itof course I might have spent the rest of my grade school years hiding treats in my secret jacket pocket, but I might also have hidden myself somewhere, and maybe I never would have found my character.Confidence is the builder of heroes, the crowner of kings and the muse of poets. So why reject it for a static personality? Be decisive!Have integrity!Speak up!Because without these things, were boring! W...

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