Its a long way from mediocrity to excellence. So common sense would seem to indicate that its just as long a road from excellence to greatness. But I believe that greatness is an entirely different road that bypasses both mediocrity and excellence. Greatness is no closer to excellence than it is to mediocrity. Bill Gates is excellent; Nelson Mandela is great. Bill was busy making his first billion and putting a PC on every desk while Nelson was languishing in prison. Thats the difference.
True greatness can only be born from personal tragedy. Its not the only ingredient, but it is indispensable. Even tragedy wont be enough without choosing the appropriate response if you react by choosing caution and dedicating your life to avoiding further pain (as most people do), the world shrinks you will find that you lack the imagination to find any risk worth taking, and lack the courage to take a risk even if you found it.
You could definitely call me a whiner. Sometimes, anyway. Life is just too difficult and there is just too much pain – especially the emotional kind. My heart gets broken, people betray me, my hopes get dashed time and time again, I climb towards...
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