5 Reasons Why We Should All Be Like Hermey The Elf
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5 Reasons Why We Should All Be Like Hermey The Elf

He's no nit wit, and neither are you.

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5 Reasons Why We Should All Be Like Hermey The Elf

1. He Stands Up for Himself and What He Loves.

Hermey wants to be a dentist, and he doesn't care who knows it. When the head elf asked him why his work wasn't finished, he didn't spill one hundred excuses. He proclaimed his passion amidst the ridicule he knew he'd receive.You certainly can't fire him, because he already quits, and he's no nitwit. Right on, Hermey. We can all channel Hermey in our every day lives by unapologetically being our most authentic selves, which is no easy feat. Whether you want to be a dentist, the president, or an astronaut, Hermey gives you the green light to go get that goal.

2. He's Not Afraid of Hard Work.

Let's be real here, Hermey had it made with his job. He was living the life as a professional toy maker in Santa's workshop, and because Christmas comes every single year you can bet that he had stable job security. However, Hermey wanted something greater; a "something" that would require years of schooling and difficult studies. As you can see, he refuses to settle for anything less than his dream, which is pretty freaking awesome. So, find a little Hermey in your heart the next time your dream seems unattainable or too much work.

3. He's INDEPENDENT.

This reason hardly needs an introduction if you've ever seen Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Upon meeting Rudolph, Hermey exclaims that he doesn't need anyone to believe in his dentist dream besides himself because he is I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T. He's got enough confidence for all of Santa's workshop, and the attitude to prove it. Carry some of that Hermey swagger wherever you go and success is sure to follow. Realize that achieving your dream comes entirely from believing in yourself, not relying on others for affirmation.

4. He Embraces Being a Misfit.

Being called a misfit is no longer an insult when Hermey makes it look that cool, it's more of a badge of honor. Singing with Rudolph, Hermey drops the ultimate truth bomb, "Who decides the test of what is really best?". He admits they're different from the rest, but perhaps truly being the best comes from being different. And anyways, the only person who decides what's best is YOURSELF, no one else. Don't seek to be so "cookie-cutter" similar to others, unless you're talking about actual Christmas cookies, which Hermey approves.

5. He's Not Afraid of the Bumble.

Even Yukon Cornelius, the greatest prospector in the north, was no match for this terrifying beast. Living up to his awesomeness, however, Hermey stepped up to the plate to save his friends. Not only did he lure the Bumble out of his cave, but then he proceeded to put his dentistry skills to work by extracting all of his teeth, making the Bumble powerless. That's pretty savage for an elf if you ask me. Hermey was clearly no match compared to the sheer size and power of the Bumble, but he defeated him anyway with his quick wit and will power. Let's face it, we all have "Bumbles" in our lives, whether they be a crazy hard class, a not-particularly nice-acquaintance, or even the negative opinions we have of ourselves. Hermey shows us that we can overcome the impossible, only if we believe we can.

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