For those of you who’ve seen Kung Fu Panda, fun as it is, will know it follows the American trend towards ‘Just believe in yourself…’
Whilst there’s a lot to be said for confidence, I think there needs to be a place for confidence based on competence. It’s not enough to just feel good about your abilities, you gotta be good too.
So, don’t gloss over the fact that the training sequence (using Char Siew Bao as motivation for a food-loving Panda is genius) makes the secret of the scroll any use.
I don’t mean to be cynical – I loved the movie. Maybe I’m just more of a ‘Here’s where you start paying… in sweat’ kind of guy.
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I agree with your analysis. Yesterday happened to catch a few minutes of an American dance show on TV. There is this guy who obviously cannot dance but believes he can and apparently has been auditioning for 2 years in a row. His mom also is supportive saying “my son should believe in himself”. Anyway I feel there should be a middle ground. The Asian mentality of “Be Humble” takes it to another level where no matter how good you are there is still miles to go and theres no one to say believe in yourself.
Anyway thats some general Rant of my opinion…
You’ve hit the ball out the park! Indcreible!