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Not sure about him being role model, he's very unusually gifted. Most of us can only aspire to being a jack on one trade, he's a master of two.
by barking 8y ago
Not sure about him being role model, he's very unusually gifted. Most of us can only aspire to being a jack on one trade, he's a master of two.
- majos 8y agoHe certainly has a lot of natural talent in two different areas, but those things only take you so far at the pro level. There are many glowing stories from former coaches and professors acclaiming his work ethic in pursuing both. As role models go, I think he's pretty good. Especially since very few other athletes ever talk about enjoying math.
- barking 8y agoYou have a point but I suppose I'm a bit defeatist. I'm not so sure that adopting a high flyer as a role model is going to bring happiness for most people.