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Some people bottle their self-worth in their self-image. Their happiness is inextricably intertwined with their attractiveness. They spend their mornings primping and parading until they have the confidence to face the day. I’m not one of those people.

Some people fear the uncontrollable. They worry about events out of their hands or beyond their ability to change. They stress and fret when others go about their day without a second thought to things out of their reach. They micromanage almost everything with intense anxiety. I’m not one of those people.

Some people have a strong direction. Their goals in life are laid out and organized. They’ve already taken necessary steps and have the next ones planned. Their place in the world is cemented in their imaginations and they’re driven to make them a reality. They see every opportunity as door opening into a hallway that will lead them where they imagine. I’m not one of those people.

Some people have gigantic social networks, filled with tertiary acquaintances. They remember names and shared events as if they were yesterday. They fill gaps in conversation without sounding forced and distant. They keep people interested and can maintain relatively close relationships even with months between discussions. I’m not one of those people.

Some people need our nation to have a vague enemy to prove our superiority against. They like that we had Germany and Japan, Communism, and now have Fascist Islam to defeat and secure our place as the world’s only superpower. They need to have constant reassurance that we are the best and deserve our standing as the largest consumer and military power on the planet. I’m not one of those people.

Some people watch the news, see the spin and pathetic coverage and don’t get annoyed. They see the manipulation and propaganda and aren’t phased. They change the channel and forget what the saw and heard. They don’t feel violated and wronged. They don’t see a difference between what they’ve seen and responsible journalism. I’m not one of those people.

Some people meet new people with unyielding optimism. They don’t see the frustration that other will cause them. They immediately trust them, give them the benefit of the doubt and believe they are good people. They believe the others won’t take advantage or use them for their own gains. They see the good in everyone and expect the same in return. I’m not one of those people.

Some people function in blissful ignorance of the manipulation that surrounds them. They assume our nation’s standing will remain constant on the world’s stage. They know things are tough now, but we’ll come out of it quickly and easily. They believe they have the ability to spark change and that their lives mean something. They know they’re important and have a stake in any outcome. They have purpose and are sure of themselves.

Sometimes I’m not one of those people.