It has been awhile since I have written anything here and I feel that I am a lousy excuse for a writer. If you claim yourself one, be writing. Right? So here goes.
Dinner tonight was spent with one of my most favorite people and we were talking about a range of topics that range from national heroes, historic figures, education system, et cetera. As is the norm when we meet and discuss.
We sound like a bunch of elbow-patched old bags but hey, the conversations are always interesting.
Anyway, one topic of note is educating oneself. We both hate it how our education system glorifies grades. It can affect how others perceive you, how you see yourself, and how prospective companies intuit you. Really, a person is so much more than scores.
Another point: Some opinionated people back their claims by always saying because this and that person said so. No. Hence, the blog post title. Reading about other people's works, their thoughts and their words are all well and good. You're educating yourself, that's great, now here have a brownie.
However, do not forget that you need to form your own original ideas. That's how you improve. Use your brain, not your memory.
GOOD: I believe in what this person said because [insert you educated reasons here].
NOPE: [Insert your opinion here] because this and that person said so.
There you go, kids. Question what you know and what they say. Feed your mind. The road to enlightenment begins with a single question... and a million others more after that.
