An adult student used to be absent a lot. When her professor asked why she was not attending classes regularly, she answered: "Because I am not really interested in learning. All I want is to obtain the diploma and get a job". (Believe it or not, this a true story!). When I heard it, I couldn't help thinking that such attitude is not so rare. Some believe that obtaining a diploma and getting a job is all they need. Who cares about the know-how?
There are still - and there will always be - human beings who believe in "getting it" the easy way, with neither commitment nor effort. But... how proud can they be of themselves?
After all, how we feel about ourselves is what actually counts. Some individuals may believe that being "smart" is smart but, deep inside, their real self knows the truth. Like the man who pretended to be asleep. He deceived others, but not himself.
There are still - and there will always be - human beings who believe in "getting it" the easy way, with neither commitment nor effort. But... how proud can they be of themselves?
After all, how we feel about ourselves is what actually counts. Some individuals may believe that being "smart" is smart but, deep inside, their real self knows the truth. Like the man who pretended to be asleep. He deceived others, but not himself.
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