Athletes vs. Doctors Who are the real heroes? Professional athletes have a profound role in society. They are seen as modern day heroes. These superstars are idolized and enjoyed by many aspiring young athletes. The sole purpose of a professional athlete in society is for entertainment. The business of sport is that of entertainment. A heart surgeon also has a phenomenal role in society, but this role is often over seen. Surgeons and doctors are …showed first 75 words of 1231 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1231 total…in life to not only professional athletes but everyone else as well. Society could survive without athletes. To become a physician or a professional athlete requires extremely hard work and dedication, thus, anyone who earns either of these titles should be commended. Perhaps the primary lesson to be learned from this study of athletes and doctor's is, "Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what others find impossible is true genius" (Henri-Frederic Amiel)