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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by BallShapedMan@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

He means more to me than I thought.

I was raised in an abusive home, and Star Trek TNG was one of my few escapes. I remember wanting to be like Captain Picard when I grew up. Confident, kind, direct, capable, and loving.

I don't know if I'm there yet. But I'm trying.

I already miss you. So very much.

Would you mind sharing what he meant/means to you? I think reading your words will help.

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[-] mo_lave@reddthat.com 65 points 2 days ago

His character as Picard is one of the clearest role models of leadership, something I want to aspire to.

[-] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 36 points 2 days ago

When I've had jobs managing people in the past, I try to think of what Picard would do.

[-] mo_lave@reddthat.com 17 points 2 days ago

Username checks out 😄

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 6 points 2 days ago
[-] agentTeiko@piefed.social 26 points 2 days ago

My family calls TNG Competency Porn the best people doing their best and looking damn good doing it.

[-] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I love this! Stealing it.

[-] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 1 points 1 day ago

Him and Optimus Prime are two examples I always think of from growing up with them. It's been a rough year.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Totally. When I read the Aubrey/Maturin series I saw a lot of parallels between Picard’s leadership style.

this post was submitted on 29 Oct 2026
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