I have a 16-year-old son. I’m in my early 30s (had him very young) and a professional footballer. My son also dreams of becoming a successful footballer (he’s been playing since he was 6), but he’s just… not great. He’s good, but not great - and in this extremely competitive industry you need to be at least great in order to even stand a chance. So I told him, as someone who’s been doing this for a very, very long time & is active in this sphere, that he should find another, more attainable dream. He took it as me not believing in him, but I’m just objective and realistic.

  • gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com
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    24 hours ago

    Brain damage from an injury made him “dumb enough” to drive a truck. It’s a joke riffing on the idea that someone who’s smart shouldn’t do a job for “stupid” people lest they waste their potential.