Have you given that much thought? I didn’t, until later in life. Once you figure out who you are, you will feel more confident and content with your actions and your decisions, assuming of course you are seeking a life of virtue. Strive to be the calm, wise person in the room. Being a student of: philosophy, human behavior, religion, and history will certainly help you to cope with the ups and downs of daily life, and it will also help you in your writing. Know human nature, but more importantly, know who you are and what you believe in. If you’re supposed to be a reader, read. If you are supposed to be a writer, write.