There's An Easy Way And There's A Hard Way
One way actually and usefully adjusts to and nourishes reality -- the other just smiles and pretends to do so
When a person takes the time and effort to properly adjust to reality, and then acts with energy and tenacity accordingly, they are creatively strenthening reality. As an example, here’s a comparison and contrast between those who can do and also teach, and those who can only pretend to teach. The response of the mimetic pretenders at Garfield High sounds familiar specifically and generally. Well worth taking the time to read and reflect on, I think: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2023/01/mathematx.php