<p>from reading a little of this thread as well as the west point “that guy” thread, here are my thoughts.</p>
<p>first off there are two kinds of “that guy” in my opionion. one of them is the enthusiastic go getter who is an f-up. they have dreams of doing big things in their respective service yet they cant go a week without somehow getting in trouble. they are usually nice people but their constant screw ups cause them to be avoided. they are usually a little goofy looking. West Points Milty the III is a good example.</p>
<p>the other “that guy” is the tool who thinks they know everything and thinks they are better than everyone else. they would rather suck up to their superiors than help out their classmates. they dont realize that in addition to being an officer you have to be a real person too and so they have no friends. the example of the pilot who is good at being a pilot but never hangs out with other pilots is a good example of this “that guy.” </p>
<p>you dont want to be either. realize that pretty much everyone wants to be successful in the coolest jobs of their service. its really a given and you dont need to broadcast it. i think someone already said it in this thread, actions speak louder than words. dont talk about the big things you’re going to do, instead work hard, keep a positive attitude, and work together with your classmates to get through whats currently happening.</p>
<p>i havent read this entire thread so if this has already been said or is out of context by now on page 4 i apologize. i’ve just seen 2 “that guy” threads and wanted to give my opionion on the matter</p>