The Self-Made Person

1. The Self-Made Person I grew up in the 80’s. It was the decade of self-improvement and self-development. The message throughout society was to work hard, be as productive as possible, and rise to the top. Do more. Earn more. Have more. There was also a lot of messaging in the media about the ‘self-made man’. The person who had taken control of their environment and risen to the pinnacles of success. I can remember thinking a lot about the ‘self-made person’. In my mind it was someone who had created the life of their dreams. They have forged a company and driven it to success by through willpower and sweat. They had the house they wanted, the partner they wanted, and they lived life on their terms, and their terms alone. Read more.....