Quote:
|
Originally Posted by atsonicpark
I have never had anyone in my life tell me they were proud of me, and when I tell people I've accomplished something, they still try to make me do something different, or tell me where I can improve.
I'm glad, though.. it's made me work harder.
|
I do believe you misunderstand me (and the
self deprecating thread is here)
you are a cool cat with a lot on your mind and a lot of innovative and positive shit to contribute.. but check it, you asked, I advised, it was not to put you down in any way. Rather, I know you can handle the bullshit of going to college in the first place, and further I know a cat like you can really get your shit together to do something better, even if it is just at the walmart, so please don't mistake my pushing you in that direction as dissing you as unaccomplished or to spite you. Its not about where you CAN improve, its where I would think a person like you would have the most sucess AT improving in whatever it is you want to do. that key word is YOU, its irrelevant and even redundant what I might think, but for you, its a good opportunity. We in Rastafari are all about self improvement and working hard to get the best opportunity for advancement, upliftment and liberation. Education and a good trade are major part of self-sufficiency and even revolution.
Please don't think I-man intended and mash down, in fact it was a big up.
School is a good option. I was trying to present to you the reality of just how wide amount of realistic, everyday and even blue-collar opportunities there are at colleges/trade schools, cuz honestly most people discredit them and don't realize the potential, and I thought perhaps with what you are setting out for yourself, it was a good option.
I-man is the FIRST to say that college is by no means for everyone, and truly most people there don't need to be there, but that does not mean that there are not options for these people in advanced education. A 4year degree is not for everyone, but surly most and all can benefit from
some advanced education, and certificate programs are very empowering.
take it for what its worth, its all love.