That is how Alvin Powell, a Harvard Staff writer, depicts E.O. Wilson's devotion in his life to understanding the workings of the natural world. The review from Harvard Gazette is indeed a very interesting one and rare. Wilson was born in Alabama and as he said, "There weren’t many options growing up in Alabama." Wilson is pursuing his PhD in Harvard, he is a biologist, researcher, theorist, author, but the most curious thing is his biological specialty in myrmecology, which is the study of ants. His fascination as a young boy hasn't changed the least bit now, "[he's] still basically a boy who's excited by what's going on." Throughout the review we go from Wilson's childhood to his accomplishments. Two Pulitzer prizes, the national medal of science, and the Crafoord Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Some of the questions asked also include why Wilson had such interest in them and the answer was his childhood and his fascination with nature. For me this story was such a great motivation. In life most people pursue a career based on the income they will receive, Wilson pursued a career which he felt a calling for. It was his dream and his passion as it is stated in the heading. He never mentions money, he just mentions his deep love and fascination for what he does, which is what we all should do. Pursue what we love and just make the best out of it. Who knows maybe we will win the next Pulitzer prices. I feel E.O. Wilson is a representation of hope to others in just following their own dreams and having a wonderful life doing what they love. If one person can do it, then it is possible. Whether its studying ants or doing something else, just find your passion and follow on through with it!
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2014/04/search-until-you-find-a-passion-and-go-all-out-to-excel-in-its-expression/
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