| Define "Make It"
Define "make it."
I'm not trying to be glib. I honestly think this is relevant. If "making it" means "playing principal trumpet in a major symphony orchestra," there may be one way to answer the original question. If it is " becoming a recognized jazz soloist," yet a different way of addressing the question may come up. If it is "making just enough dough to pay the bills and keep my kids fed and clothed," still another answer may ensue.
I would argue that it is often possible for one to be "making it" or even to have "made it" from one point of view and the individual might not even know it, because they have imposed a different standard on themselves from what might be a good fit.
Man, my post here reads like a Haiku of something!
Anyway, I too am troubled about the post of such a high percentage of suicides from that graduating class. Stress to succeed can be pretty tough on some folks, but I'd have to see that statistic actually documeted. I have no doubt in the sincerity of the original post. I wonder if the #'s got exaggerated by the time they made it here. If they are genuine, I sense another thread!
Yo, peace.
Nick |