One of Those Code of Conduct Lessons

Some are born into greatness, some are thrusted to it. The rest of us will have to slog it out to get there...

Greatness has never been a mere judge of a single dimension. Greatness defines itself through a multi facated kaleidoscope of talent and being. It seems the definition of greatness would be in the greater balance even with the greater scheme of things.

Sat on a table, 3 men of similar age each with the above, bound with a certain degree of friendship and respect. Yet the above criteria applies...

I found myself frustrated that no matter what I do, I can never reach the two former phrases. There was no show or display of greatness, no flashy boasts. It was pleasant, informative... yet I found in a darker side envy festering. I hate myself for being the latter... Perhaps where I've been has dulled the edge, maybe I've not pushed enough, fought enough... Tried hard enough, explored hard enough...

Uttered many a century ago, what will it take for a mere mortal to be a demi-god?