"Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard describes the tendency to be mere admirers instead of imitators. We see someone excellent and appreciably perceive them, but remain unaffected. We carry on unchanged."
"Kierkegaard writes, 'An imitator is or strives to be what he admires, and an admirer keeps himself personally detached [and] does not discover that what is admired involves a claim upon him to be or at least to strive to be what is admired.'"
"Following Marathon Monday, we should not keep ourselves 'personally detached' from the excellence we observed. We should imitate it. Admiration should transform us for good."
Marathon Monday celebrates the Boston Marathon, showcasing elite athletes and drawing over 30,000 competitors. Despite the excitement, many remain unchanged after the event. Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard emphasizes the difference between admirers and imitators. Admirers appreciate excellence but remain detached, while imitators strive to embody what they admire. The call to action is to not remain personally detached from the excellence witnessed during the marathon, but to let it inspire personal growth and transformation.
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