I pursue greatness because I have to. Modern society demands it. To live a decent life you almost have to be a wild duck now. Or a lucky duck. But a wild duck from working your ass off is more guaranteed - it's like buying more lotto tickets until you win. Maybe I have nothing to offer, but I have no choice but to offer that little anyway. Or to work hard enough that I eventually gain something to offer.
The system is broken as you said for the average guys who make the companies run. Like the 6000 at IBM who supported the 8 Wild Ducks. There is literally no choice.
I suspect many others try and pursue greatness for the same reason. To each their own though. If I fail, nothing changes and all I will have lost is my time... which is not worth much if I'm going to be stuck in a mediocre if not poor quality of life anyways.
I’ve truly enjoyed this read and have shared it with many. thank you for reminding us what’s important in life.
Love this. Dostoevsky is as modern as he always will be. Thank you for writing this. This made a lot of sense to me.
I pursue greatness because I have to. Modern society demands it. To live a decent life you almost have to be a wild duck now. Or a lucky duck. But a wild duck from working your ass off is more guaranteed - it's like buying more lotto tickets until you win. Maybe I have nothing to offer, but I have no choice but to offer that little anyway. Or to work hard enough that I eventually gain something to offer.
The system is broken as you said for the average guys who make the companies run. Like the 6000 at IBM who supported the 8 Wild Ducks. There is literally no choice.
I suspect many others try and pursue greatness for the same reason. To each their own though. If I fail, nothing changes and all I will have lost is my time... which is not worth much if I'm going to be stuck in a mediocre if not poor quality of life anyways.
Side note this inspired me to put Crime and Punishment on my reading list. So thanks
Wonderful, strong article. Thanks for writing and sharing this.