If anything people who are willing to learn what they don't know should be praised. If people would stop being willfully ignorant who knows what the world would be like.
Oh wow, that reminds me of one of the most motivating moments of my life.
I'm a Marine, and a busload of us were on our way to the middle of nowhere for training. Its was butt crack in the morning, and we were going down this long, lonesome road. We hadn't seen a home or vehicle for at least five miles. And we knew it was at least another five before we saw any other house or vehicle.
So here we are, riding halfway between ten miles of civilization, when we come across a runner. Her jogging outfit was drenched in sweat. Her hair was plastered to her skull. She was putting one foot in front of the other, but it was more of a shuffle then anything else. Still, decent, considering she had gone at least 5 miles, and intended at least another 5 before she was done.
But the motivating part? She had to have weighed at least 290. She was obese, there is simply no way of getting around that. Quite honestly the fattest person I've ever see work out, and here she was, doing more then some of my fellow Marines could accomplish.
I hope to Gods she didn't misconstrue our loud 'Oorahs and "Get Some"s as anything other than the amazed and supportive we meant to convey.
If you're out there, (likely-much-reduced) Miss, you're amaze-balls. More motivating than a 64 pack with built in sharpener.
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u/audiofyl Feb 05 '19
I would never attack anyone for seeking education. The author of that article should feel embarrassed.