During AIS this week, we discussed life curves. There was not much debate about ones that are appealing and ones that are repulsive. There is the ever-so-magical Cinderella life curve, and also ones like Franz Kafka, where it infinitely descends. I don’t think I know anyone sane who would prefer a life like Kafka’s to Cinderella’s. There is one issue I have with the Cinderella graph, though. I know that the lows in life make the highs feel even higher, but why not try to live a life that constantly ascends? If the Cinderella graph has those major lows, then how can it describe the quintessential life?
Michael Jordan, a very famous former professional basketball player, has a life graph that has very few, if any, lows. He was born into a middle class family in Brooklyn . Then his family moved to a better neighborhood in North Carolina
Another famous athlete is Pete Rose, has a life graph more like Cinderella. He is not as famous as MJ, so to learn more about him, click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Rose. In a nutshell, Pete Rose was born into a lower-middle class family. His life gradually got better and better, as he went to high school, college, and to play Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. In his 24 years in the MLB, Rose played in 17 all star games, won 3 World Series, 2 Gold Glove awards, and was the 1963 rookie of the year. These are just the top few on an extensive list of accomplishments. But, he hit his low when he was caught gambling on his own team. To get out of his rut, he ended up with the most career hits of all time in the MLB. His record is still untouched. Some might say that is an inspiring story. However, I feel that without his career being tainted due to gambling, he would have had a much better life. I personally feel a life graph like Jordan
Reed: MJ was a beast. He will always be remembered as the best bball player of all time. Unless, of course, Kobe can claim that title. To do so, he will have to have at least as many national and MVP titles as Jordan did, and then some. Kobe also had a few rough years: there was a case where he was accused of raping a woman and he had a lot of media surrounding him. His jersey then became the least wanted/sold in the NBA, so when he returned, he threw out number 8 and began his return spotting #24. Also, when you take a look at Michael Vick's tough history, you notice a similar path: He was the best rushing quarterback the league had ever seen, then he was indicted for dog fighting. He made his return in the 09 season playing for the Eagles. Vick has been doing well since. This pattern keeps on repeating itself in history, except for the case of MJ. The reason I believe this is because: MJ retired from the bulls, went to baseball- failed, returned to the NBA for the Wizards- failed, and now owns the Charlotte Bobcats- über fail (haha). And recently, Michael Jordan divorced his wife. That doesn't exactly sound like happily ever after. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeletedarn I forgot to mention that MJ was cut from his High school basketball team. so the curve of his life was good, then bad, then great, then mediocre
ReplyDeletelol you don't have to bash my blog. And I know it was a stretch to call his owning the Bobcats a success haha.
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