When I was in freshman and sophomore years in college, there was a guy who was seen as the smartest in our programming class. But during our final year, he revealed to me that he doesn't really enjoy it and would love to do something else. He shattered our professors' high expectations from him. He didn't aim for Latin Honors, while others were very competitive to get them.

Go get that award if that's your aim.
Let's also not judge those who don't have. They simply want to excel in other ways.

I thought American leaders regretted saving the Marcoses after Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown.

Trump actually still thinks the Marcoses are a great family. Good grief.