Thursday, October 1, 2009
Not good enough, eh?
If potential is only what we could do and not what we actually do, why do people expect it? Can't it be enough to say you have done your best and finito? I had written a paper for my English professor and he was unsatisfied with my efforts. Although, he says, this paper is amazing and has talent splashed all over it like a fresh canvas painted with awesome colors, you still need to add more examples to make it more relate-able in our world. I can't believe after having written a six page essay (well five, actually), He wanted more? Potential, he says. This paper has potential to become something fantastic. What a thrill! Why can't the paper just stay talented in its own naked words. No clothing, or fixing, should be applied. Tell that to the ones in authority. Ha! See, that's the problem. We have little say in his decisions. The students must obey to receive that A in the class. Perfect. Now, we students, have become mere robots, not fighting for our simple talents. Leave it be! You wish.
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Yes, but imagine if you could reach 115, beyond the regular 100. Wouldn't you feel better?
You can relate to work out. What if you were in the gym, doing weights. You did 100 of them, felt really good, was tired and sweaty, and a trainer comes over and says, no, you can do 20 more, I know you have it in you. You might curse him to the high heavens, and be really exhausted, but believe me, after you do those extra few, you'll feel really great about yourself, and happy you went the extra mile.
"If potential is only what we could do and not what we actually do, why do people expect it?"
Because it has the possibility to be turned into action. You should be proud of your efforts, yet realize that you can always do better. Kinda frustrating, eh? :)
I suppose your theory, Altie, about accomplishing more than the usual is a good thing, is true. But the problem is, that many of us are unaware of our potential and also very stubborn to accept criticism.
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