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 my major,” Joe said, feeling

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

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

that’s rare. Most successful people didn’t do poorly in school. Even ordinary people can secure a stable job through hard work in

and Stella were

social circle. When you need help or information, people will respond based on the value you bring, not just how well you get along with them. After all, no one does favors

useful to make friends? Isn’t that kind of relationship not genuine from the start? How can you have a real

replied, “Life is a marathon. At each stage, you’ll have different 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,

It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go, the goal is the same. People with the same goals will reach the destination,

but Keegan broke it down and explained why it was important. His major might have been chosen by others, but his life was his own. As long as he wasn’t at the finish line,

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

him “my brother and sister-in-law” when he

have a reason for convincing me to study, I agree with what you said, so I’ll follow your advice. Do you need me to

after you pass

waved and ran into