Life is not fair; get used to it. – Bill Gates
Kids are often heard moaning, “It is unfair…”
They are damn right!
Life is unfair and as mister Microsoft himself pointed it out, you better get used to it because that’s the way the (real) world spins.
You read everyday that the young daughter (or son) of some celebrity is suddenly heralded as the Next Big Thing in the fashion or entertainment industry.
What have these spoiled brats done to deserve such recognition? Are they really better looking, more talented than any of their peers?
Hell no! They got a break just because of their famous progenitors.
I wouldn’t mind that much if once in a while life was unfair in my favor.
But unfortunately Lady Luck and I have not been on speaking terms for quite a while.
Miss Luck, I didn’t mean what I said about you earlier. Honestly.
In the real world,
Who gets the girl? Some brainless stud
Who get tax breaks? The ultra-rich
Who becomes famous and rich? Some T & A bimbos
Who gets elected? Some political hack
Are the virtuous more successful than the wicked? No
Are the righteous immune to diseases? No
Q.E.D – quod erat demonstrandum (what we attempted to prove has been demonstrated).
In my book, in a vetting interview, all those aspiring to fame and fortune should always be asked the following question:
Do you truly believe that you deserve to be successful?
If the applicant can say “yes” without blushing, he might get the gig.
If there is any hint of embarrassment in his answer, send the phony packing.
That’s why, I (as a distinguished child psychologist) advise parents to ink their kid (ASAP) with this sober reminder:
“Life is f****ng unfair”
Being constantly reminded of this fact, kids will have a much better chance to cope with a world where dogs eat dogs and politicians happily shag everybody and everything in sight.
Alain