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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl
You're a Cambridge alumunus? Frak me! I had no idea, I just thought you were a really smart guy. My respect to you, sir 
I almost hate to say it now, but I think you might be overlooking something (or at least you didn't mention it) when it comes to the drive for success, namely incentive.
Interesting how those rich toffs could be driven to strive for success, isn't it? They already had everything they needed and yet they wanted more. Why do you suppose that is? I'd offer my opinion but I'd like to get that of a Cambridge scholar first. Please? |
Assuming you're sincere: thank you
but I probably don't deserve that much respect seeing as I was the "wooden spoon" in my year. But I did pass my degree and I'm proud that I managed to even get in.
My answer to your question: parents. And to be honest, not necessarily good ones IMO. I think there's an "ideal" middle ground between raising kids who are lazy and raising kids who have a "not good enough" complex. I'm curious to know whether that's what you think or not...