To me the idea that a person can do anything he or she puts his mind to is a bunch of bull. Different people have different abilities and while they may be stellar at one thing (like say math) they’re terrible at others (like say, drawing). It’s up to the individual to find a happy medium where his or her natural talents and skills are best used.
I remember the story of an Chinese Olympic diver who, as a child answered a call for children interested in competitive diving. Only requirement was the ability to swim. She wanted to dive so badly that she sign up up and was one of the first to dive — only then revealing she had never been swimming before and had no idea how. After they fished her out, they decided she had the right desire. So…ability isn’t necessary at the beginning.
Oh, I say there are countless people who have not let their lack of skill stop them or even slow them down. They blunder right on through life, letting the pieces/people fall where they may.
To dream the impossible dream can seriously disturb a good night’s sleep. To fight the unbeatable foe can land you in the hospital. To bear with unbearable sorrow makes you very unpleasant to be around. And to run where the brave dare not go makes you very stupid and probably dead. But they make a good tune. /s
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Are you trying to tell me I won’t break Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam titles?
ale313 almost 5 years ago
Palm reading for idiots: “the skill line, it isn’t there!”
hariseldon59 almost 5 years ago
Not to mention the laws of physics.
LupisLight almost 5 years ago
Heaven forbid your message be TOO inspirational….
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
… or a dispute with Rat’s Concrete Shoe Company.
juncarlo almost 5 years ago
The lack of skills decreases with study and experience, Rat. Only the gifted and the lazy need not strain.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
There are no limits to your dreams! And if you bust your piggy butt, and are very lucky, you might just make your dream come true.
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
To me the idea that a person can do anything he or she puts his mind to is a bunch of bull. Different people have different abilities and while they may be stellar at one thing (like say math) they’re terrible at others (like say, drawing). It’s up to the individual to find a happy medium where his or her natural talents and skills are best used.
Arianne almost 5 years ago
No shock there, Rat.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Rat likes to keep people grounded to a 25,000 volt wire.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Reality has its limitations. That’s why I attempt to escape it.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
I think I can …. I think I can … I think I can …
cdward almost 5 years ago
I remember the story of an Chinese Olympic diver who, as a child answered a call for children interested in competitive diving. Only requirement was the ability to swim. She wanted to dive so badly that she sign up up and was one of the first to dive — only then revealing she had never been swimming before and had no idea how. After they fished her out, they decided she had the right desire. So…ability isn’t necessary at the beginning.
eddie6192 almost 5 years ago
It doesn’t take much to keep that dumb Pig grounded.
sharpie1952 almost 5 years ago
Rat’s view on Reality is so true
gnome almost 5 years ago
possibility’s are infinite. tangible solution’s are narrowly finite.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Trumps philosophy
mail2jbl almost 5 years ago
Rat should make demotivational posters for a living.
drycurt almost 5 years ago
Reminds me of one of my mother’s favorite sayings – “you can do anything you want to do if you want to do it bad enough.”
Masterskrain almost 5 years ago
So, why is almost EVERYONE in Pearlsland left handed???
pekenpug almost 5 years ago
Oh, I say there are countless people who have not let their lack of skill stop them or even slow them down. They blunder right on through life, letting the pieces/people fall where they may.
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
To dream the impossible dream can seriously disturb a good night’s sleep. To fight the unbeatable foe can land you in the hospital. To bear with unbearable sorrow makes you very unpleasant to be around. And to run where the brave dare not go makes you very stupid and probably dead. But they make a good tune. /s
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
A rat’s got to know his limitations.
Bilan almost 5 years ago
I found out that there are limits to what I can do. I have the restraining orders to prove it.
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
Where there’s a will, there’s an heir.
elisem4 almost 5 years ago
reference despair.com
AndrewSihler almost 5 years ago
Ignorance can be a problem, too. Though it doesn’t stop everybody, obviously.
BTO almost 5 years ago
The biggest limitation I’m running across is the ravages of old age.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 5 years ago
If it was up to Rat people would be underground.
Steve Dutch almost 5 years ago
Like “That which does not kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you.”
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
H.S. dropouts eventually learn this in most cases.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Practical Rat! People won’t love you, but you are correct, sir!
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
At my age, that would be
There are no limits
To what you could have done!
Seeker149 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
But skill is merely the accumulation of practice. I’m impressed that rat has such a natural growth mindset.
thebirdisaword almost 5 years ago
iv been stoped
Ultracus almost 2 years ago
This is why I don’t want to be succeeded by material items but by people and memories. Yes, they’ll die off eventually but I don’t care.