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[–] Univ3rse@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I had a coworker approach me on break and start telling me about a book he was reading and how much he was enjoying it. Towards the end, he mentioned struggling with it and that he wished someone had told him how great reading was earlier. We were both damn near 30, and it was a YA novel. I resisted the asshole urge to roast him because, shit, at least he's trying?

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

He is an obese man in the gym. Literally nothing more admirable than someone improving themselves.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Exactly! And not just doing it, but sticking to it AND vulnerably admitting to struggling.

If only more people could do it.

[–] PentastarM@midwest.social 1 points 1 month ago

My spouse always says, you don't mock a sick person in hospital, why mock someone who is working to improve other aspects of themselves.

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not only is he trying, he laments not learning better when he was younger. Great self-awareness, and taking ownership today.

[–] Univ3rse@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 month ago

Very true. Hopefully, he still enjoys reading today.