<p>I think there could be a better analogy. Professions such as the air force or professional sports require some sort of innate ability defined by genetics. Using your analogy, I will never be tall enough to be a basketball player. It is arguably different with medicine. People can learn how to better relate to people, how to deal with immense stress, and how to improve their grades. I’ve learned the former 2, and I have seen many people learn how to do the latter. I have noticed that many of the people who complain about academic difficulty either a. don’t study enough or b. study incorrectly, and are too stubborn to seek help.</p>
<p>There’s a lot of innate ability and temperament – perhaps not genetic, but certainly determined at a very young age – involved in a medical career as well. Most of the kids at lollybo’s high-powered school probably have it, but plenty of kids will give premed their best shot and find that it isn’t the best career for them, for any of a number of reasons.</p>
<p>I think we found some common ground there. I would like to add that my friends who struggled also went to (oftentimes mediocre) public schools that might not have prepared them well for college. They can catch up in terms of study habits and problem solving ability, but a lot of people will be ahead of them often due to factors beyond their control. At that point, it might not be worth it. However, that’s not to say it can’t happen- it’s all based on individual factors such as motivation, willingness to improve, ability to accept criticism, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advice. It was all very good. I commend you all for taking the time for giving me such applicable and just comments. </p>
<p>How do I close this thread now?</p>
<p>Do you still “feel so sad”? :)</p>
<p>You don’t need to close this thread, leave it open for others to witness your sadness!</p>
<p>todpose, I actually feel happy and I now have a new sense on life and what to look for. I realized I shouldn’t just think about becoming a doctor all the time per say, but just do my best and hopefully everything works out. Thanks for the comment though.</p>
<p>yo bdm. Muggsy Bouges. 'nuff said. seems like you dont know your basketball eh?</p>
<p>Yes. If you happen to be the single most talented under-5’11" person in the world, you can sometimes play at a low level in the NBA. As a basic benchmark, Muggsy Bogues was able to dunk at height 5’3". So if you can dunk at 5’3", then maybe you might be NBA material.</p>
<p>PS: I wasn’t the one who introduced basketball into the discussion. I’m talking about safety in the NFL and never brought height into it. I happen to be just about the right size to play strong safety.</p>
<p>wooopss. you got me bdm. I meant to say gold shadow lol. but dude at a low level? earl boykins is 2 inches taller than muggsy and had a season where he averaged 16 pts off the bench? thats not low level off the bench, buddy</p>
<p>Fine. “At a backup level.”</p>
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The exception that proves the rule.</p>