This man won the Noble Peace Prize this week. He speaks five languages.
He also used to be the President of Finland.
It’s fascinating to ponder what makes some people rise to the top of society while the rest stay in relative mediocrity. Mind you, there’s nothing wrong with being average. Someone’s got to be the top of the bell curve. Heck, it’s better than being the bottom. Nevertheless, it seems like one has to be in politics or show business to gain this kind of notice. Not quite sure how I feel about that. Yes, one could be a fancy-schmancy scientist but you wouldn’t have the “CNN” name recognition.
Today’s post isn’t a preachy deal, despite the title. Spend today watching TV for all I care. It’s just interesting to see how people’s choices affect the way their lives turn out in such a dramatic fashion in some instances and in most others not at all.
Most people have very boring lives. I guess that’s why reality television, dramatic shows and soap operas are so popular.
“I’m writing a book. I’ve got the page numbers done.”
~Steven Wright
