#35A  SELF-RELIANT NONCONFORMITY

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I believe in myself: in my mind, in my skills, in the importance of the work I do, in what’s inside my heart, in my sense of right and wrong, and in my ability to cope with whatever life throws at me. Increasingly, I rely on myself, on my own wisdom and effort, not on the authority of others, their help, or government help. I find that I no longer envy or imitate others, or blindly conform to custom or societal convention. (Note: Individual choice and societal choice often conflict. While a motto for the self reliant is “If it is to be, it’s up to me,” if  non-conformists really want to change society, they must work with others.)

Alternate Concise Characterization with Wikipedia Entries:

values Individualism (puts individual rights over those of society, family, etc)

often takes do it yourself approach

often rejects what society dictates and conformity 

values self sufficiency

summary Wikipedia article: none

Numerical Characterization with TFJD code: 2113

Numerical Characterization with Emotional Volatility VI index: 12