On Becoming

Becoming is described as fundamentally a process of truth discovery, in which errors in one's aspirations can only be corrected through action and confrontation with reality rather than thought alone. The author argues that peer groups and traditional institutions do not reliably provide a path to change, so individuals must craft their own environment and take responsibility for choosing and acting. The text cites Mr. Beast, whose peers encouraged his growth and whose money served as a neutral proof point that let him rejoin his previous social circle after his mother failed to understand his path, which he handled by lying.