There are many paths to greatness. We all want to be "great", but can only ever be as "great" as we can be.
To make a name for oneself is the ultimate goal. But what this looks like is wildly different from person to person. Are the wholesome waitress endeavors any less meaningful than those of the avid musician? Is being your kids hero any less great than being a jazz legend?
That's up to the individual to decide. The problem arises when a man's version of greatness is opposite to what he can ever aspire to be. Knowing what one lacks can be inspirational, but it can also be a slippery slope if getting fixated on it prevents appreciation.
Often times doing a "good job" is actually good enough. We only really need to prove things to ourselves. But now I reckon wanting to prove it to others is something that can conjure "incredible stuff".
How far will you go?
To make a name for oneself is the ultimate goal. But what this looks like is wildly different from person to person. Are the wholesome waitress endeavors any less meaningful than those of the avid musician? Is being your kids hero any less great than being a jazz legend?
That's up to the individual to decide. The problem arises when a man's version of greatness is opposite to what he can ever aspire to be. Knowing what one lacks can be inspirational, but it can also be a slippery slope if getting fixated on it prevents appreciation.
Often times doing a "good job" is actually good enough. We only really need to prove things to ourselves. But now I reckon wanting to prove it to others is something that can conjure "incredible stuff".
How far will you go?