Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Joe was at a loss for words.

Keegan looked at him, “So you don’t like it, but you don’t want to change it?”

Joe remained silent.

Why did it feel like he was getting a lecture from the top student back in high school? Serious, but to the point.

He opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but no words came out. After a while, he finally said, “I didn’t think that far.” He had only been focused on defying his family.

Keegan said, “Your life is your own. Whether you take it seriously or just go through the motions, it’s still your life. Ignoring what you don’t like won’t make it go away. Just getting by won’t solve the problem; it’ll still be there.”

“You go through school half-heartedly, graduate half-heartedly, then maybe you get a job or stay at home. And then what? Is that the life you want?”

Joe stared at Keegan for a long time before admitting, “No.”

He didn’t enjoy his major, so he didn’t put in much effort, just wanting to graduate quickly. But as Keegan pointed out, what happens after graduation? Should he find a job in his field or just work at his family’s company? Neither option appealed to him. He’d spent four years just getting by and gained nothing.

now, and it feels too late to change

college entrance exams this year and scored high enough to pick a new school? He’s two years older than you, and

you two start a class for lost causes? The way you talk

can succeed without a great education, but that’s rare. Most successful people didn’t do poorly in school. Even ordinary people can secure

and Stella

“The effort you put into your education affects the level of school you attend and the social circles you’ll enter later. Once you’re in society, your network is your social circle. When you need help or information, people will respond

be useful to make friends? Isn’t that kind of relationship not genuine from the start? How

people running alongside you. Whether you keep going, stop, or change direction, you’re choosing your companions. If your goals align, you’ll have shared experiences, and that’s where

their usefulness. I’m saying it’s like running a marathon. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go, the goal is the same. People with the same goals will reach the

to study hard and not waste time, but Keegan broke it down and explained why it was important. His major might have been chosen by others, but

for dealing with young people. First Julian, now Joe—Keegan easily

boy who had angrily called Keegan “Uncle” before, now called him

to study, I agree with what you said, so I’ll follow

“Let’s talk after you pass your exams this

waved and ran into the