This Goal Makes Me Sad — 2 years ago
Not worth it!
You are who you are. And I know it is hard to be a dork or be harrassed or whatever. I spent most of my pre-college years being completely out of place and having a small number of like-minded friends. And it was hard, but ultimately I know that I got more out of life by being who I was. Many of the decisions that I made at the time made me unhappy because they meant I didn’t fit in. But making those decisions opened up opportunities for me that have allowed me to pursue my own path through life. Had I decided not to study in high school because it wasn’t cool, I would not have gone to the college and then the grad school of my choice and would not be on the path to getting a job doing exactly what I love. I would have embraced the activities that someone else thought were cool, and in doing so, I would have embraced someone else’s dreams and desires for their future. Ultimately you will be more happy being true to yourself. The world is a big enough place that you can find people who will accept you, as long as you accept yourself first.
