Twilight, Rarity and Rainbow Dash meet a young pony who is angry at her brother's disinterest in life and his potential of being a great actor.
When confronting the brother pony, it is discovered that he has far too much pride in his own decisions and desires that makes it extremely difficult to convince him to change, and causes bigger rifts with his sister.
LESSONS:
1: Sometimes there's more than ONE WAY to get what you want. Even the MOST COMMON way is not the only way.
2: Give someone a fair chance REGARDLESS of their lack of experience or references. They may just surprise you.
3: You cannot change how somebody feels what is Right or Wrong, nor can you force them to believe in what you believe. All you can do is hope to set an example.
Guys.. just don't
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Just don't what?
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Don't try and change his mind. He is too prideful to change his damn mind
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Well the whole point of this one is just like most of them; "You cannot force someone to change their mind, and it helps if you LISTEN and UNDERTSAND"
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Pffft... tell that to these guys. I am just waiting for an episode where the mane 6 annoy someone and they chase them out of their town
Sorry, I'm missing the bit where it's anypony else's business but his own?
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Well, that's the trouble I see in Twilight Sparkle (In my rant about her) She constantly PESTERS ponies into accepting her views and won't let them be until they've accepted friendship.
...Unfortunately, this is the real world talking now.
8239619 So the reader is supposed to be on the brother's side? I thought the story description made it sound like the brother was at fault.
Even if I didn't like it, good story by the way. And I have a feeling that you got more in your head.
Well, that Talon seems rather unfit to become an actor.
And his example about child actors is silly, and wrong. Best examples are any current famous adult actors. Ever heard of any of them being a famous child actor? Answer's no. Now take any famous child actor, like the kid from Home Alone. Did he grow up to be a famous adult actor? Still nope.
The other thing, the entertainment industry doesn't work on talent alone. Not at all. For each role in a movie, there are thousands, if not tens of thousands of skilled trainees with their diplomas. And yet Talon expected that he, a complete unknown with nothing to his name, would instantly net a top role? He expected a movie studio who invested hundreds of billions to risk it all to give him a chance? He's too prideful indeed. Thing is, he thinks he's teaching them a lesson by not going, but what does one less in a seas of hundreds thousands mean? Nothing!
The only one who will suffer from this choice will be Talon, who'll now be forever bitter and his family, who will suffer to see him unhappy.
Well, there are three methods I can see. One is he somehow recovers his will to succeed, but that's unlikely. Second is, someone records his street performances and he becomes famous (unlikely in Equestria since Internet doesn't seem to be a thing) or, he comes across another hobby and makes a career out of that.
His sister does remind me of my parents. Especially my mother.
You know, I haven't finished my university. Basically, failed the thesis so I did pass the final year. So I started working instead. My parents keep pushing me to finish those studies, even getting angry when I refuse. Thing is, I don't want to. So I told them, and them I ignored them. I didn't do anything to prove them wrong, I just ignored any attempts at pressuring me.
Talon on the other hand broke. The pressure got to him so now instead of doing what he wants, he's simply fighting to prove the others were wrong. He gave up on his dream and he had the chance to achieve them.
Even then, he could've still succeeded in his dream. He wanted to prove one can be a successful actor without a school and he actually has the means to do it. Multiple ways in fact. He actually has the opportunity to be successful. He could've accepted, become successful. From there, he would have influence. Influence to tell ponies about how degrees aren't necessary. Influence to get other self-taught ponies hired. Enough influence to direct an entire movie with only self-taught actors, delivering the loudest, clearest message to the entertainment industry and the world as a whole that yes, one can be successful without a degree.
This is what he wanted, and he gave up on it, too prideful to even realize it.
That is quite a shame.
... You know what, I did not expect that ending. Like, not at all!
Ok, I'm not sure how to state my surprise. Based on the previous chapters and the concept I have understood of friendship is failure, I had expected something else. Then as I read, I was getting more and more certain until by the end of the previous chapter there was not a singly doubt, not even the speck of one, in my mind, that there would be a different ending. It couldn't possibly make sense for there to be a different ending.
It was different, and it did make sense. Even more, I liked that ending. Congratulations.
Hmm, it did trigger the event that got Stager famous and Talon to succeed. So, perhaps some good has come of this?
Actors have to move from studio to studio and filming locations for their work forcing them to move away from home sister! Duh! She expected him to do what? act from home? besides, she's an athlete. Does she also expect the Olympics to be moved to her backyard so she doesn't have to move?
Also, once again, reminds me of my mother. She was also upset that I didn't seem to miss home that much.
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Unfortunately that is not permitted. I didn't have a chance to add this to the fic but, it was either become an actor, or BUST (You do not seek a new dream or goal. You've lost) So if he didn't take up the offers in the end... he would be to remain int he toll booth, always!
You finished this in a span of an afternoon? While we were messaging??
"Then, a second Earth Pony, a mare whom was bright yellow with a blue and pink streaked mane came rushing along. Her cutiemark was that of an Olympic medal."
This has to be drawn and vectored. Mykan your demonized version of me is actually pretty awesome, I can't wait for me to be thrown in prison for life or something.
My God! I was actually expecting you to demonize me, but this was surprisingly well written. Well, this was very lucid of you, You did listen to me in a way.... Considering I lost my patience with you and we ended up insulting each other.
Was this the lesson you want to tell me? But, I've answered you numerous times about this and I keep telling you to look back on our notes in DA, let's talk about this some other time. Back to the story.
Other than the willing suspension of belief especially about a kid landing a top part and the others I will ignore, while it's true you shouldn't pressure someone. But I genuinely think that's what you perceived of me when we were messaging. You did miss the point of our argument, it was never about forcing my beliefs upon you, it was me criticizing your mindset, You came to me and quote:
I remember answering this and I even gathered my fragmented marketing notes for you. And yes you don't need college, but I did point out it will give you a boost upon hundreds of applicants, I even told you how to market yourself, why you shouldn't despise learning and why it's important to make amends with your family considering they're the one who has responsibility over you. I was giving you data, not imaginary conclusions, because I graduated in Advertising Design, we were taught how to market ourselves not just products, then you keep telling me I was blind and deaf to the real world.
- Just like the flaw of the story, you choose that path of being stubborn. I've emphasized to you about pragmatism, the importance of self development, why you shouldn't rely on luck and swallowing your pride. There were other ways for you to achieve your dreams, but you didn't take my advice, you keep insisting your way is right and I honestly told you it wouldn't work.
Though i'm amazed you admitted some of your flaws. I sincerely don't know what you drank, since our messages always ended badly. It was getting cyclic, and I really did try to be rational and considerate with you, you really didn't answer most of my questions, so I assume your ignoring the words I wrote, So I apologies if that's what you perceived of me. It was so draining and I was so sleepy when I write to you due to different timezones, that I can't help but get annoyed with you eventually.
I think, I got where it happened, this is what I wrote, when we watched that show:
Mykan I genuinely just wanted you to be happy you know, but at the slightest criticism you've already labeled me as your enemy, especially when I finally pin pointed where you are weak at, your true problems and the self harm you do to yourself. Hence why you put yourself down and you've grown to be a bitter person. When you told me you're basing a character about me, I was expecting you to truly hate me, like that of Brass Bolt and Ace Ray, but I could never in a million years would I consider you'd portray me like that of a concerned sister, wanting the best for his brother.
I'm very touched in a way, that you were considerate of me in the end. And I really, truly am sorry if that's what you perceived of me.
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Because you STILL don't listen, and after all the insults you made prior...
Not accepted!
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Holy Crap!??? I really don't know what else to say, but I tried...
If you're wondering why the story is good, it's basically a very condensed version of our word shivs, almost all the dialogues. It missed the point, but it told a truthful moral, so two wrongs make a right??
Well, uhm what else... At least you portrayed me with somewhat dig-ni-ty(?). I thought you had a change of heart Mykan? I guess that's what happens if you get your hopes up. I-I- really don't know what else to write, I'm beyond speechless at this point.
You know, I was staring too long at your message, gapping. I forgot the kettle until it woke me up from my daze. This was a good but cringeworthy story, since you directed it at me. Are you taking medication??
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That isn't dignity, that's patheticness. (Ath-Lita was nothing more than overbearing loudmouth TWAT, who not only got what she deserved by losing her brother, she should've more than that)
And you don't GET change of hearts, you pick ONE SIDE and you STICK WITH IT, no turning back. You chose yours when you decided to mock me, insult me and above all REFUSE to listen and acknowledge.
...You mega blew it!
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Mykan I really was sincere, but whatever you win, I hope your happy with your current life. Just don't forget about our experience together, because I won't be forgetting this anytime soon
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It doesn't matter, No apology can make up for the way YOU behaved and the things you did!
You brought this on yourself... and all because you don't know how to listen! (Just like Ath-Lita, you got what you deserved)
I'm calling you out on your flaws... the same you did about me (But at least mine are on the mark)
Next one should be in the EqG universe!
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Actually, I already have one that sorta does that... Friendship is Failure 3: Beast Boy in Equestria
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He's right, you did nothing wrong... you did EVERYTHING wrong! (How'dya like that)
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I wouldn't mind how awful you are, if you weren't bound and edtermined to spread to everyone near you.
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Sure ya would...
Really? Because it sounds like she’s more a sister who wanted her brother to do something in life and not waste his life. She’s actually sounds like a good caring sister. Her brother just sounds like a childish, entitled jerk who thinks he should give up just because he didn’t immediately get the position he wanted. For someone who claims to want to put reality in their stories you certainly don’t understand reality.
That’s not true at all. The only time she’s does something like that is with Moon Dancer but that was only one time. And it’s obvious she’s living an unhealthy lifestyle.
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I don't care... her behavior and forcing him is inexcusable. She's lucky she didn't get charged with psychical abuse and harassment
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Nope... there were other occasions. After all, she's Twilight Sparkle; suffers from OCD
I wish I could live here.
Then why would he get a degree in acting?
I suggest you read the whole story and then ask questions
Not really.
That’s life. It absolutely sucks.
That’s an interesting goal.
But, wouldn’t that mean he basically wasted his time for nothing?
Ok, that doesn’t sound like a sibling. That seriously sounds like an abuser.
What problems? He seems very financially stable and has a job.
I mean, there’s some truth to that.
Well, pride is a dangerous sin.
Damn, he was keeping count?
Pretty sure he just described most of the show’s villains.
He’s got a point.
I’ll admit, that’s a good lesson.
What the f*ck kind of excuse is that?
It’s possible. Some stars be having a list of charges.