Own Man/Person, To Be One’s 👑
To be one’s own man/person means to be in charge of one’s own affairs and actions. Far from being a new idea, this concept dates back to the days of yore. Even Geoffrey Chaucer let us know that people liked to march to their own drum (or lute) in his “Troilus and Criseyde” (ca. 1374): “I am myn own woman wel at ese.” A modern equivalent? Surely you’ve heard “to do one’s own thing.”
🎩 Related and Similar Terms:
- Master of one’s own destiny: To control one’s future.
- Captain of one’s own ship: Another nautical nod to being in control.
- Trailblazer: A person who makes a new track or a path where no one else has.
- Free spirit: A person who thinks and acts in an uninhibited way without caring what society thinks.
- Lone wolf: Someone who prefers to be alone and makes decisions without consulting others.
📜 Proverbs & Wisdom:
- “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” — Francis Bacon
- “He who governs by his own affairs governs best.” — Anonymous
- “Master yourself, and others will follow.” — Inspired by Lao Tzu
📚 Literature and References:
- " Their Eyes Were Watching God" (1937) by Zora Neale Hurston: A powerful novel about a woman’s journey to be her own person.
- “Walden” (1854) by Henry David Thoreau: A classic in understanding the essence of living independently.
- “A Room of One’s Own” (1929) by Virginia Woolf: Explore the necessity of autonomy in creative endeavors.
🎶 Songs Celebrating Self-Reliance:
- “My Way” by Frank Sinatra: The ultimate anthem for living life by your own rules.
- “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson: A contemporary hit about soaring by one’s own efforts.
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor: A song for facing adversity with your own strength.
🎬 Movies:
- “Erin Brockovich” (2000): The story of a woman who makes her own choices and fights for justice.
- “Into the Wild” (2007): A narrative about seeking independence in the wild but learning about the associated responsibilities.
- “Mulan” (1998): This animated classic celebrates breaking away from norms and taking charge of one’s own story.
### True or False: To be one's own person means to rely on no one else for decisions.
- [ ] False
- [x] True
> **Explanation:** True! To be one's own person means to be in charge of one's own actions without outside interference.
### Which of these is synonymous with 'to be one's own person'?
- [ ] To follow the bell curve
- [ ] To dance with ostriches
- [x] To march to the beat of one's own drum
- [ ] To ride the roller coaster of emotions
> **Explanation:** "To march to the beat of one's own drum" is synonymous with being one's own person, implying an independent path.
May you continue to be the captain of your ship, the architect of your destiny, and the master of your fate. Remember: Life’s too short to not be your own person. Go out there and own it! 🌟
