"Be The Best You Can Be"

I enjoyed Dr. Thorton's lecture, even though I felt he yelled at us a little too much, lol he said some very inspirational things and made some valid points. Attending all my classes, and doing all my work are some of things everyone can do to be apart of the "best and brightest" of Howard, but making a name for yourself and being remembered is how you really leave your mark. Being apart of the Fine Arts department, I believe I can be remembered through the work that I bring to the stage, which is one of the best ways to be remembered. Everyone loves entertainment. Doctor Thorton said "be the voice for your people". This is how you can become a citizen of your society, be the voice that no one else has, say things that haven't been heard, and make a change for the better. Dr. Thorton also said "Be the best you can be. Be better than other perceive you to be". This is how you become the bets person you can be, by standing out and making a change. A quote that I really liked that Dr. Thorton said is, "you are only an extension of what you own". This is very true, what you "own" doesn't make you a better person, its what you "do" that does. Overall this lecture has taught me to become a better person of my society, and in my case, my school. It taught me to become a better person and work towards my future.