In Defense of Elitism

As if it requires defending …

Occasionally we get emails, or comments from people who happen to stumble across The Journals. They run along the lines of - you're too arrogant, you're misogynistic, you think you're too cool. It's very simple, if you think that, then is the wrong place for you. I found this floating around the interweb and thought it was pretty appropriate, so I adapted it. Next time someone asks you why you read this site, just refer them here.

"Rockstar Journals is exclusive. We exclude. It is not a question of elitism vs. egalitarianism because there can be no question; the black belt is elite, the white belt is not. The black belt is earned through long, difficult work, rigorous education, commitment, and persistence. Not everyone gets a black belt. It's not ultimate frisbee. We invite rockstars here because they foster the environment we prefer. Rockstars surround themselves with others of a similar or higher caliber – both mental and physical – and improve by doing so. "

"The parallel motive has to do with choosing who we want to spend our limited time with: why would we open our arms to any and everyone? "