the need to get there on one's own merits theme
It is illustrated that humans may put high importance on achieving something by their own merits, rather than having it handed to them on a silver plate.
10 total · 2 choice · 3 major · 5 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ds92x06 | choice | Melora took pains not depend on others |
| ent1x01/02 | choice | Archer was determined to complete his mission without the help of the Vulcans. |
| tng6x06 | major | Amanda Rogers :: Amandauses her Q powers to take short cuts in life |
| tz2019e2x04 | major | Jasmine was so troubled when people celebrated her even though she made mistakes and played very badly that she quit show business. |
| voy7x19 | major | Q Junior took shortcuts to complete his designated tasks aboard Voyager; Q could have returned Voyager crew to Earth at end but purposely didn't in order that they might get their on their own |
| bbf2x22 | minor | Ivanova turned down a career shortcut |
| ent1x08 | minor | Archer initially refused Vanik's offer for help in the rescue of Malcolm and Travis from comet surface. |
| movie: The Faculty (1998) | minor | The high school football star player Stan took exception to Mr. Furlong having changed a "D" he'd scored on his biology test to an "A", saying that he'd worked hard for that "D" and wished people would let him be the "D" student that he was. |
| tng1x10 | minor | Riker getting Q powers was a short cut |
| tos3x12 | minor | Alexander :: Alexander wants no power |