I was just reading about an individual from a Sydney Uni College who has been awarded a Rhodes scholarship. It was a pretty impressive transcript, with achievements from arsehole to breakfast. I know the kid, I always thought that he was a bit of a joker, but regardless, it reiterated two things to me. Ill highlight them below.
Firstly, I’m fortunate to call some pretty impressive people friend (or acquaintance at the least). Lawyers, Doctors, World Savers - I’ve been very fortunate to meet some wonderful people at Sydney. What I realise though when I’m surrounded by these people is how inherently dull I am. Not in a bad way, just in a ‘lack of impressive achievement or character of note’ sort of way. Not that I’m outrageously disappointed by this, but it is just important to realise your limitations.
Secondly, following on from that point, whilst there are some impressive people out there, you have to document everything that you’ve ever done in order to be recognised for these sorts of awards. If you’ve walked past a social justice event at one point in your life you need to put it on your transcript. Is that jealousy for people taking every opportunity offered to them? Yes. I am aware that I hold myself back occasionally, and that inherently I’m not as generous as these award winners, but still, a bit over the top.
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