Actress and public speaker Emma Watson once said, “It’s a journey and the sad thing is you only learn from experience, so as much as someone can tell you things, you have to go out there and make your own mistakes in order to learn”. This advice relates to Martin Luther King Jr’s blueprint because it teaches young people that they must persevere through everything, that they must endure hardships before things can improve, and that mistakes are normal and to be expected. In Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech “What is Your Life’s Blueprint?” he addresses the principles that young people should strive to follow for their own personal excellence and contributing to society. The three principles that King emphasizes are important for young adolescent growth are having a sense of dignity and self-worth no matter how others judge, having the determination to do anything with excellence and contributing to making the world better for everyone. Dr. King uses the metaphor of an architect's blueprint and compares it to an action plan or goal for a young person’s future. My own life’s blueprint to be the best version of myself includes persevering through anything that in comes my way, always …show more content…
I will grow into the best version of myself because persevering will enable me to achieve goals, learn new skills, and gain new experiences such as getting better grades on tests, learning a new language, and generally having a better life. The ability to push past obstacles will be useful to me in the future. If I don't experience difficulties, I will never recognize the challenges life could bring. Struggle and perseverance will give my future self ideas on what to do and what not to do. In conclusion, it is crucial for my well-being now and in the future that I maintain my commitment despite any