Intimidated By Ambition
I once met an older man, an intriguing
yet awkward man. He asked me
of my plans of the future. Expecting
me to answer with the typical dreams
of a lawyer or a mechanic, I told him
what I aspired to be. I told him I wanted
to be a well rounded individual who was
skilled at everything. I told him that
I wished to change the world through
artistic avenues such as film, music,
and writing. The more descriptive I
became with my aspirations, the more
uncomfortable he became. His face
twisted in disgust but I continued
to talk. After another five minutes
of talking, I told him goodbye. As I
walked out, I heard a loud noise and I
felt a stinging pain. That was when I
realized my ambition pained him.