The Author vs. the 6 Billion Others

If you have read any of my articles in this blog, you have probably been able to gather a few tid-bits of information about the type of person I am. Some may say that my eyes are as brown as they are becuase I am truly full of shit. In contrast, some may buy me a bag of Ruffles to carry around because they see me as "all that, and a bag of potato chips," ...whatever the hell that phrase is trying to imply.

While you may view this article as self-centered around the author, try to think of it as a mini-autobiography. Rappers take advantage of the "mini-autobiography" in just about every rhyme they 'spit,' and everyone sings along with them. So for now, I cordially invite you to come sing along with me.

The Author
( + ) I pride myself on my animated sense of humor. My ultimate dream is to one day become a successful stand-up comedian. But, odds are I'll end up settling for some desk job and still be the guy who does "the best impersonation of Mr. So-and-so."

( - ) Procrastination is my biggest problem. "If it doesn't have to be done today, do it tomorrow," is my motto. While this indulgence of the moment has proven to be worth it at the time, I have never seemed to learn my lesson, even after screwing myself over time and time again.

Enough about me...

Conclusion
If I were to analyze the other half of this argument, I'd be here forever. Six-billion others is a lot of people. That's twelve-billion eyes, twenty-four billion limbs, and sixty-billion fingers (I figured that one out all by myself). When all is said and done, the person who ignores the destructive criticisms and considers the constructive input of those six-billion mouths will ultimately reach his/her goal. In addition, being 'pissed off' is always much better then being 'pissed on.' That is, unless you are pissed off becuase you were just pissed on...

Thankfully, I have succeded in smoothly overcoming many personal challenges in my life. I have trained myself to ignore what people think about me. Brandon Boyd, lead singer of Incubus, preaches to his listeners, "don't let the world bring you down," in his song, The Warmth. A long time ago, I labeled this song as "my jam" because at a certain point in my life, the world had let me down in the form of ignorance. Ever since taking Mr. Boyd's advice, I have come to realize that everyone (including myself) in some way, shape, or form, is ignorant to the paths traveled by others.

Take it from me, advice is cheap. With that said, consider this one on the house: if you're ever feeling insignificant, depressed, or defeated, just remember that you were once the fastest, most dedicated, and victorious sperm out of hundreds of millions. I think that 'favorite quotes' are stupid, but this one always seems to genuinely make me feel like a winner, sarcasticly speaking.

Eventually, when all is said and done, no one person should ever be deemed "better" than anyone else. We all have the same potential for personal satisfaction; the hardest obstacle is figuring out how to harness that potential. Competition could be considered a measure of who is better than the other, but as you can see, many non-physical battles are purely judged by the subjective views of six-billion others.

In the end, the most difficult battle one will ever experience is the battle they have with themself. Remember, let's make it a clean fight: no kicking, no screaming, and let's try and keep the gloves up.