After reading both "Nature" and "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Emerson, I concluded that I could relate to "Self-Reliance" more than I could to "Nature". This is because I have been taught by my parents to be independent and self motivated all of my life.Nobody has ever given me anything for free, I have always had to work for what want. Ever since I was very young my dad has told me that nobody will ever give me anything in life, that I have to earn it for myself if I want it. I think this is a fundamental insight on life that all should consider.
Today I believe that too many people are not reliant on themselves as much as they should be. Things like welfare checks and free government healthcare are signs of this kind of mindset. Nobody wants to work for the things they want or need anymore. Everyone thinks they are "entitled" to anything and everything they need. I believe this a very bad thing for America. I think the countries that are most successful are the ones in which the majority of the people are self-dependent or reliant. Countries like China where the people work their tails off to get things we take advantage of like education. I believe the key to success is being self-reliant like Ralph Emerson states because in this world everyone is looking out for themselves, and if you don't watch your on back nobody will.
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