[jacobolus]

> In all likelihood, "Steve" isn't as mentally tough as "David"

How can you possibly make this kind of speculative judgment on the basis of no further information? “All likelihood”? Give me a break.

I know football players who are mentally tough. I also know football players who are lazy dipshit assholes. The kids in the band, or the theater, or the debate team, or the math club, are no less “mentally tough” than the kids on the football team (unless by “mentally tough” you really mean “physically bulky and imposing” in which case you’re absolutely right).

[alexgartrell]

On one hand I have evidence that "David" can force himself to train (which, for track athletes, involves running miles in all kinds of terrible weather, often until they throw up). Alternatively, "Steve" sent some emails, did some networking, and ended up in a couple sweet positions.

What I meant by "All likelihood" is that, given the information provided, I would wager more on David's mental toughness than on Steve.

What is unfair about me making that judgement based on the evidence provided?

[jacobolus]

> I have evidence that "David" can force himself to train

From the information given, no you really don’t.

> What I meant by "All likelihood" is that, given the information provided, I would wager more

Okay, glad you clarified. That’s not what “all likelihood” means to anyone else.