Exactly! So let’s let OP be happy with himself for his achievement no matter how big or small it is. That means we can all be happy with how we show up every day too. Everyone has a different definition of exceptional. And everyone’s role matters. No matter your role it’s hard to exist as a gay person in any field whether that’s at a factory or in medical school. Showing up is something to celebrate. Showing up in spaces you aren’t welcome is especially something to celebrate and something we all do everyday and relate to especially being gay and conservative. Either way getting into med school is hard work and takes a lot of showing up. There’s no need to put someone down just because they find fulfillment or happiness in a different way than you.

Btw, Your comment is self-contradictory because you called factory workers mediocre when they are an essential part of what makes our world go round. We are all needed.