He dropped out to become a poet – now he’s won a Fields Medal

Re:He dropped out to become a poet – now he’s won a Fields M... by lupire on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @09:00AM (#31987686)

I want to write a book, But I don't want to write the words.

I want to win the World Cup, but I'm not getting out of bed to go to the gym.

I want to be rich and famous, but I don't want to do the work.

I want to be a bride, but I don't want to build a relationship.

I buy books but don't read them.

I buy tools and supplies but don't build.

I read books but don't do exercise.

I want to be a person who does great things, but in each moment I don't do the work.

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Re:He dropped out to become a poet – now he’s won a Fields M... by shreyshnaccount on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @11:14AM (#31989199)

just that? felt it's a bit deeper

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Re:He dropped out to become a poet – now he’s won a Fields M... by svnt on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @05:16PM (#31993809)

Here’s an alternative: I wanted to be a magician, but when started to learn how to cast spells I realized that to become one I would have to embody the disenchantment of my world.

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