1. Do you hear yourself telling people: " I have my own values and principles. They should be respected under all kinds of circumstances.", or something similar?
If so, what would you say when someone laughs at you for never skipping classes?
If not, why could be the reasons?
2. Do you believe everything people tell you? Why or why not?
For instance, when your friend tells you that working as a part-time waiter in a fancy restaurant will get you a lot of money, how would you respond?
Make comments and reflect on your thoughts.
I am a stubborn person but not a man of principle. When my parents want to persuade me to receive their opinions, I always firmly say "I have my own thought! Don’t make a decision for me!” However, if the characters reverse, like in class or with my friends, I will be unable to speak out my opinion without hesitation. I usually think to myself” Why do I have no courage to against others’ opinions like saying it to parents?” I often feel regretful to myself. After watching “Basic abilities for a successful study in college should include, “I think what I lack is motivation. I am used to receive all teacher or others say so that I couldn’t think individually, critically and systematically.
It doesn’t mean that I should object for no reasons, instead, it is under some circumstances. The circumstances are out of my thought. “Think twice before you act” as the saying goes.
