Those men were in their prime when they achieved such greatness. I could name a lot more (if I wasn't pressed for time :|) but the point is, MEN usually are at their best during the age of 25-35. It makes sense in the modern era where people in their prime are 3-5 years out of college, have some work experience, are matured enough to make decisions, have the complete worldview.
And by this very moment, my generation is at its prime. It dawned on me that the next ten years of my life may be should be the best ten years of my life. I'm neither young nor old, neither reckless nor reserved, neither careless nor attached. But what I should be... is the very best that I can be. Otherwise it's just not happening.
By now we should know (or at least have an idea) on what we want in life (if you haven't, then call a friend). Because every time we make mistakes from here on, it gets more and more difficult to get it right. So I ask my generation, are we ready for primetime?
It's a scary thought, well life is. But nobody said it would be easy. Michael Jordan and Manny Pacquiao didn't become the best athletes overnight. But they did come out and play their parts. This year, I enter the uglier part of 20s and I look upon myself saying I'm going to be at my best. At least I hope I would.
I don't have to be Michael Jordan (well, he's 6'7" so touche), or Jose Rizal (he's 4'11" so bwahaha), or even Manny Pacquiao (he's ugly even if he's got money)... All I want is to reach my potential. Nothing goes to waste. And this goes for all of us braving in the world out there.
I am ready for primetime. Let's all be who we all hoped for we'll be.
