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Chapter 1: The Fanboy Mentality Unveiled
The issue of idolizing figures in sports or entertainment can become detrimental when individuals invest all their energy into these passions. For instance, how many people do you know that are excessively passionate about sports teams? Cristiano Ronaldo or Conor McGregor perhaps? Especially as mixed martial arts has gained popularity over the last decade.
Being a sports enthusiast is certainly enjoyable, but problems arise when someone elevates their ‘hero’ or team to the point of neglecting their own potential.
Section 1.1: The Pitfalls of Projection
Throughout my life, I’ve encountered many individuals—both men and women—who are completely devoted to their favorite sports teams or bands. They attend every live event, don team jerseys, and express their emotions openly, whether in joy or despair, based on their teams’ performances.
While it’s perfectly normal to feel passionate about something, it becomes counterproductive when this zeal is misdirected.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Reality of Participation
Despite their fervor, I’ve observed that very few of these fans actively participate in sports themselves. Most of the football enthusiasts I know lack physical fitness and don’t even engage in weekend matches with friends. Yet, they proudly proclaim, “We won the cup,” as if they were part of the action themselves!
What level of self-neglect must one reach to claim these victories as their own? Their sense of identity often becomes entirely intertwined with their loyalty to their chosen team or celebrity, overshadowing their own beliefs, values, and well-being.
If this isn’t a form of self-neglect, I’m not sure what is.
Section 1.2: The Goku Analogy
Consider Goku from Dragon Ball Z, who needed energy from the entire universe to perform his Genki-Dama—a powerful technique. He draws on the life force of others to create immense power, while ordinary individuals can also harness their own strength.
Why does it always have to be Goku? Because he represents the aspirational figure, while the fanboy merely exists as a spectator.
You don’t have to be just a fan; you can be the hero of your own story. Admire Goku, but don’t forget that you can strive for greatness too.
Chapter 2: A Call to Action
Socrates is often quoted as saying that it’s regrettable for a man to grow old without discovering the strength and beauty of what his body can achieve. So, why spend time watching others excel without attempting to reach your own potential?
If you redirected the energy you expend on fandom toward personal growth, you could surpass your current limitations. You may not become a superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo or Arnold Schwarzenegger, but you could certainly become a standout in your own community or even a national contender.
As Jordan Peterson states, “When you feel sad and depressed, it’s because deep down you know you could be so much more.”
The first video, titled "Console Fanboy Mentality Is PATHETIC!" discusses the negative implications of excessive fandom and how it can hinder personal development.
Section 2.1: Breaking Free from Societal Traps
Don’t fall victim to the distractions society offers. The “bread and circus” mentality lures you into a life of complacency. If you’re merely an observer in someone else’s performance, it’s time to reconsider your role and become an active participant.
The second video, "The Arcade Racer Fanboyism Problem," further explores the challenges of excessive fandom and the importance of personal action.
Final Thoughts
If this post resonates with you, it might indicate that you have been stuck in the fanboy mindset. I encourage you to take charge of your life and strive to become at least 10% of the person you aspire to be. Whether it’s writing, practicing martial arts, or engaging in any passion, don’t just stand by as a spectator.
While I can’t promise you fame, I can guarantee that by becoming the protagonist of your own life story, you will find fulfillment and purpose, rather than merely drifting through life like a bottle lost at sea.
The Fit Stoic.