Slacker with "potential" vs. Philosopher with "system"

It's the battle of the century! I'm in the fourth round of a debate with Alex. Maybe it's the third round...maybe the fifth...I don't know, I'm dazed. Heart pounding...muscles aching...focus drifting in and out.

[cue Eye of the Tiger]

This contest is nothing short of beautiful.

Exerpts soon.