Advice

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Ken, Mar 2, 2002.

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  1. Ken

    Ken member

    From a book commenting on the CPA exam...

    "Nothing that is easy commands much respect. Accomplish what others can't do and you are respected."
     
  2. Hmmm. People who did things I can't do?


    • Jeffrey Dahmer
      Osama Bin Laden
      Ted Bundy
      ...
     
  3. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    When I was in the Army, I always thought that "fast roping" out of a helicopter was easy, but Air Assault wings command a lot of respect.

    Conversely, I can't hammer a nail straight, but I'm certainly not in awe of carpenters.

    "Easy" is perhaps the most subjective word in the English language.


    Bruce
     
  4. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    That's easy for you to say, Bruce.
     
  5. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Re: Re: Advice

    True. Easy is subjective. I have always enjoyed writing and analysis of concepts. Hence, I have done well academically in Counseling and other Social Science fields. Now, give me a quadratic equation or a kid's 6th grade math homework and oh boy have I got a problem. I cannot draw anything worht looking at but I have met kid's with average to below average IQ's who draw wonderfully.

    Your Air Assault comment reminded me of what the Airborne used to call the Air Assault (dope on a rope). I say that respectfully, because I was neither Airborne or Air Assault. Either of those patches commanded respect amongst the "chair borne".

    North (former 71M20 - Unit Ministry Team NCO whose Chaplain was an Airborne Ranger).

     
  6. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    Re: Re: Re: Advice

    That brings back some memories. Another favorite is when you show up at Airborne School with Air Assault wings and are told that you have your Learner's Permit.


    Bruce
     

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