[image] Don’t burn your opportunitiesSubmitted by racemoseMalamute470 t3_126kcht in GetMotivated
sisk91 t1_je9fjuh wrote
Whole I get the message, a fire isn't the best way to convey it. Having a fire isn't just a comfort, it can very much be the difference between life and death.
coleas123456789 t1_jean0w7 wrote
He could've climbed the ladder first then raised it back up to make a fire
pablo603 t1_jeb11z7 wrote
If there's no protection from the wind at the top then he's better off in this ditch. Won't burn through fuel as fast and won't freeze to death from the cold wind.
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He can still climb the ladder, as he did leave some part of the ladder rungs still intact instead of cutting it off as a whole.
astronxxt t1_jed7fch wrote
why do people like you literally conjure up situations that disprove posts on here?
it’s obviously not a perfect comparison but the message is painfully clear. what’s the point in complaining?
johnsolomon t1_jef69e3 wrote
I agree with this. I understand the urge to play devil's advocate but I do think the principle of this picture is a good one. It's implied that there's something better -- an opportunity -- at the top of that latter, so it's pointless to take the photo out of context.
At the end of the day, it's just warning people not to wreck their future to be comfortable now. It's something a lot of us need and I took something away from this reminder. I have a lot of dreams and I've honestly been sitting on my hands lately, so it was a useful kick in the butt.
pasher5620 t1_jeauvod wrote
He also can still very easily climb the ladder.
coleas123456789 t1_jebvnkx wrote
Yes , but because he choose comfort first it's gonna be significantly harder to climb the ladder and his sawing of the ladder made it it way more easier to snap in half meaning he could loose the opportunity all together .
pasher5620 t1_jebzhw0 wrote
The boy is actually pretty smart. He not only created a way to stay warm and survive, but he also made sure the ladder is still easily climbable for when he is able to leave. If the kid chose warmth over escape, clearly it wasn’t a situation where escaping was the end of the issue.
errol_timo_malcom t1_je9hmv8 wrote
Opportunities are like paper, easily consumed by the fire of neglect.
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mf864 t1_jeczmv6 wrote
Eh I think it fits reality perfectly. Same energy as the standard pull yourself up by the bootstraps when you don't even own boots.
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