It is better to be hated for what you are than be loved for what you aren't - is a discussion of the meaning and practical value of these inspirational words. It is a hard task to be yourself - the world is always trying to make us into someone else. There are of course challenges as we will highlight in this article. However, there is a stronger force within us to establish this individuality and become ourselves. In this article, we talk about the meaning of being hated for who you are, the unfortunate compulsion to be someone else and finding a balance between the two.