I have been on both sides of this as I mentioned. I never did anything to get closer to the goal of racing cars on a track, even though I dreamed of doing it and said I would love to. I don't think that makes me worse or better than anyone who followed through, just as I don't think someone who takes an interest in mountain biking but doesn't make it happen is better or worse; it's just likely their priorities lie elsewhere. Maybe that's family, maybe that's music or maybe just earning a buck, but while I respect those who make choices to pursue mountain biking, even when it's inconvenient, I also respect those who pursue other courses.
My argument isn't that if you are skilled enough or smart enough or good enough at networking - it's about passion and drive. I don't see how those are smug or elitist unless you are attaching meaning that I haven't suggested.
I'm a believer that life is about choices. I'm not saying it's easy or convenient or tidy, but the fact that some people figure it out is all the evidence I need. If you choose not to do something in life, own it. Blaming the industry or your location or most other obstacles that aren't actually physical barriers is a cop out and imho it means that for whatever reason you haven't chosen to make it happen.
If it's smug and elitist to suggest the dude on the clapped out ten year old Stinky can have just as much fun as the dude on the carbon super bike - or even more - then I guess I'm smug and elitist.
And I did think Peter Egan's point of view was a bit rich as a 20 year old. It wasn't until years later that I realized he was right.
Nov. 8, 2017, 10:04 a.m. - Cam McRae
I have been on both sides of this as I mentioned. I never did anything to get closer to the goal of racing cars on a track, even though I dreamed of doing it and said I would love to. I don't think that makes me worse or better than anyone who followed through, just as I don't think someone who takes an interest in mountain biking but doesn't make it happen is better or worse; it's just likely their priorities lie elsewhere. Maybe that's family, maybe that's music or maybe just earning a buck, but while I respect those who make choices to pursue mountain biking, even when it's inconvenient, I also respect those who pursue other courses. My argument isn't that if you are skilled enough or smart enough or good enough at networking - it's about passion and drive. I don't see how those are smug or elitist unless you are attaching meaning that I haven't suggested. I'm a believer that life is about choices. I'm not saying it's easy or convenient or tidy, but the fact that some people figure it out is all the evidence I need. If you choose not to do something in life, own it. Blaming the industry or your location or most other obstacles that aren't actually physical barriers is a cop out and imho it means that for whatever reason you haven't chosen to make it happen. If it's smug and elitist to suggest the dude on the clapped out ten year old Stinky can have just as much fun as the dude on the carbon super bike - or even more - then I guess I'm smug and elitist. And I did think Peter Egan's point of view was a bit rich as a 20 year old. It wasn't until years later that I realized he was right.