This document discusses individuality and defines key related terms. It notes both pros and cons of being an individual, such as having accepted oneself but also being a target of society. A story is presented of a man named Lil' Timmie who loses his identity by conforming to social pressures in college. Components of individuality are outlined, including having purpose, defining oneself rather than being labeled, and choosing influences. Characteristics of an individual are provided, such as being grounded, self-aware, and able to think for oneself. Resources for learning more about oneself are recommended.

1. IndiViDuality Jeremy Maddox

2. Definitions Individual in⋅di⋅vid⋅u⋅al [in-duh-vij-oo-uh l] A single human being, as distinguished from a group. Individualism in⋅di⋅vid⋅u⋅al⋅ism [in-duh-vij-oo-uh-liz-uh m] The principle or habit of, or belief in independent thought or action. The pursuit of individualism rather than common or collective interests.

3. IndiViDuality (Overview): The Good and the Bad PROS Have Accepted Themselves Act Different (verses societal norms) Look Different (verses societal norms) Respected (for the most part) CONS Targets of the Society The Crowd wants CONFORMITY Conformity: Action or behavior in correspondence with socially accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws) Feared (Inner power aka confidence, scares people because you’re unbound, but it also attracts because of its security and stability) Outcast (Because society doesn’t know how to categorize you)

4. CONFORMITY:“The Enemy of the IndiViDual.”

6. Middle Class Family

7. 2 Parent Household

8. 3.46 GPA

9. Lives in the Suburbs

10. Attends Apple High Academy-THIS IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHO YOU ARE-

12. (Parties, drugs, condom-less sex, being scene, not being “a punk”, all of the above)

13. Thus, the search for identity starts under the wrong motivation.Lil’ Timmie

15. Timmie has lost his personal identity and uniqueness and has officially conformed.Where is Lil’ Timmie??

17. At age 20, he has 2 different baby mothers

18. Parents kicked him out of their house for good

19. Dropped out of College

20. Survives on Welfare

21. Can only afford to live in the inner city projects-THIS IS WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHO YOU ARE-

22. Conformity in Synopsis “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by society. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche Have YOU met YOURSELF???

23. -Purpose- -Definition of Self- -Influence- Components of IndiViDuality

24. Purpose Being an individual starts with having purpose. Why am I here? What am I living for? How do I define my success “Only when you have purpose, can the meaning of your walk evolve.”

25. Definition of Self Do NOT let society “LABEL” you, DEFINEyourself before accusations start. When you are DEFINED, you take the pen away from people who draw conclusions.. Defined: Brand, Legacy, Elite Labeled: Fad, No Legacy, Cheap

26. Influence You will be influenced. There’s no getting around it. But……… You CAN choose who influences you. “You’re five closest friends will determine how you think, feel, and act.” – Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe

27. Gnarls Barkley “Who Cares” Basically I'm complicatedI have a hard time taking the easy wayI wouldn't call it schizophreniaBut I'll be at least 2 people todayIf that's okayIt's deep how you can be so shallowAnd I'm afraid cause I have no fearAnd I didn't believe in magicUntil I watched you disappearI wish you where hereYou see, everybody is somebodyBut nobody wants to be themselvesand If I ever wanted to understand meI'll have to talk to someone else

28. An IndiViDual is… 1. One Who is Grounded (Spiritually, and or Ethically) 2. One Who is Conscious (SELF Aware, Aware of Environment, and Aware of Others) We’re constantly being told what other people think we are, and that’s why it is so important to know yourself.” – Sarah McLachlan 3. One Who Listens 4. One Who Possesses the Ability to Create and Express 5. One Who Thinks for Themselves “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it” – Aristotle

29. IndiViDuals You May Know

30. Resources I recommend the SDI (Strength Deployment Inventory) if you want to learn about yourself in depth. Myers Briggs Personality Assessment

31. “A lot of people follow the crowd, but the crowd follows the individual.. Don’t follow, be followed..” – Jeremy C. Maddox