Accomplishments That Sound Cooler Than They Actually Are - Page 2
Sometimes things just sound better on paper.
There’s a debate online discussing activities or accomplishments that people have done that seems impressive, until they actually did it.
From dream jobs that feel more like nightmares to brag-worthy achievements that turn out to be exhausting, expensive, or wildly overrated, people didn’t hold back. Turns out, a lot of “wow” moments lose their shine once you’re up close.
Check out some of the hilarious observations that are causing some heated debates. Plus, Hammer and Nigel chime-in on what they think deserves to be on the list.
“Running a marathon. Before you do it, it feels like a monumental, almost mythical achievement. Afterwards, you realize it’s just a very long, painful, and boring experience that leaves you with blisters and desperate for a banana.”
“Becoming a manager. It sounds like a promotion. But you spend most of your time solving other people’s problems.”
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“Marriage.”
“Solving a Rubik’s Cube.”
