Paper Champions

Ever wonder about people? Of course, we all do, but there is one certain kind of person that I really wonder about alot. The Paper Champion.

I think the term originated in the boxing world. When a true champion retires, his title often is awarded to the winner of a boxing match between two fighters that the regulatory body picks, deserving or not. Thus, the paper champion.

Everyday life has it's paper champions too. People who have reached a station in life by circumstance or accident, but they really do not deserve it and more importantly, they have not earned it.

Why biggest point of curiosity comes in wondering if they realize this and if they feel guilty for not relinquishing there post. There is an inherent pride in earning every inch of every mile that you gain, even if you don't gain much. Could there possibly be the same pride in being on top without earning it?

I look at some people put in positions of authority and I can tell they are lost. They are neither proud of their station nor the road they took to get there. So, why don't they back down?

I know it is against human nature to give something back once you have taken possession. However, what ever happened to humility? Being humble is not a bad thing.

Given an opportunity to do something and accepting even though you know you are going to fail is not a sign of strength, or of stature. To me it shows your ignorance.

Course, that is just me.