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Maybe it's because the thing that they could strive for greatness in is not something that really interests them except in passing and do it because it helps th
by grok2 9y ago
Maybe it's because the thing that they could strive for greatness in is not something that really interests them except in passing and do it because it helps them maintain a reasonable quality of life with their other needs met elsewhere?
- AndrewKemendo 9y agoMaybe it's because the thing that they could strive for greatness in is not something that really interests them except in passing That's an interesting take. Basically saying that hopelessness for being great (because they are bounding themselves to being great where their desires link up with capability) keeps them from trying. I think that's a compelling argument. Sad though, really. A lot of people would be great at things they don't necessarily like doing.
- Nition 9y agoSome also just see a fulfilling life differently. Some people's goal in life is to have enough money to get by, with a wife and kids to spend time with, or some time to potter around on hobby projects. Some people's goal in life is to have a break from always working, from always striving to be great. Alternatively, some things you can be great at without anyone noticing. How many of those people you worked with that seemed to be just going though the motions at work, were really great parents to their kids at home, or threw really great parties, or had a really project at home that they never talked about?
- AndrewKemendo 9y agoSee though, that's a muddying of the idea of greatness that the author proposes. Being a "Great parent" isn't a tangible measurable thing.