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by godzillabrennus 3388 days ago
We are all capable. Most of us just choose to drink our whiskey instead of leveling up to achieve something everyone will hear about.
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The value of whiskey is pretty clear, the value of notability much less so.
People think fame is this wonderful thing. It might be if you have a ravenous ego that needs constant validation, but if you're centered and secure it is just a huge hassle. For that type of person, fame needs to be a tool to accomplish something larger.
The value of wine and coffee are very clear. Daily I am thankful for the lack of notability in my life. I like being obscure.
The downsides are pretty clear too, of both these things. I see notability as a necessary evil for some kinds of good deeds.
Hear, hear!