Reasons I didn't become an EMT, ranked
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- The author delayed becoming an EMT for years due to various excuses, ranging from legitimate to ridiculous.
- Key 'not ridiculous' reasons include the significant time commitment (e.g., a 28-day course) and concerns about a negative, fratty culture in EMS.
- 'Kinda ridiculous' reasons include fears about not fitting in with students or work, the cost ($5,000+), and lack of immediate use for the certification.
- 'Ridiculous' reasons include believing the work would be menial or that the course wouldn't make a good EMT, and the ultimate fear of enjoying it so much it would change career paths.
- The underlying cause for delay was fear of stepping into a completely different world, but the author eventually took the course, found it rewarding, and encourages others to overcome similar excuses.
- The essay emphasizes that learning something new for its own sake is valuable, and that overthinking can be a barrier to personal growth.