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The Importance Of The Millennials

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Millennials are viewed in different ways depending on the environment the Millennial grew up in. Each generation has been know for a major characteristic that the majority of that generation shares. For The Greatest Generation courage, valor, and WWII have been associated with their generation. The Millennial Generation has had varying labels from the generations before them because others cannot seem to pin down who the Millennials really are. Being lazy and narcissistic are the two biggest labels attached to the Millenials so far. If the Millennials are going to be remember for something great they must change their outlook and actions of their lives especially when associating with the other generations. This change must start at the foundation …show more content…

These Millennials have developed an open outlook on life that coincides with the description of the non default setting that Wallace describes in his speech “This is Water”. Wallace's description of the non default setting is the exact opposite of his description of the default setting. In this description an outlook at the lives of others is open and welcome for they see others as not just masses of people but as individuals who are different and unique in every way. Unlike their peers these Millennials strive to have the best outlook on life and commit themselves to treating others with equality that they believe all their fellow Millennials should have. They want a purposeful life full of community and social interaction with those around them. Also they strive to maintain and physically and mentally fit lifestyle that they want to share and teach others how to live this healthy lifestyle. These Millennials view a job as not just a means to an end but also a place where they can engage in their job and positively impact their community. They want to live life taking everything in and getting everything they can out of life's many experiences. Millennials with this mindset look up to, respect, and seek guidance from the generations that have come before theirs. Even with all the positivity and good will these …show more content…

The problem that makes many Millennials become narcissistic and entitled starts with how they want to live life without any help or advice from the generations before them. They expect to be given the keys to the world by their parents more than any generation before them for they believe that in this day and age life should be a breeze. Millennials must evolve from the way of thinking that they should instantly get everything they want to a mindset of hardwork and dedication is how one will have a chance to be successful and respected in the world. Every generation before the Millennial generation has had the mindset of hard work gets the job done, and this philosophy worked wonders for the majority of the worlds generations. If Millennials want to be a great generation and be remembered for amazing contributions to the world they must first change their own mindsets and outlooks on life, then and only then will the older generations finally see who they truly

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