I've always read the ones that are here already when I post mine, from when I started, and yours have been here already every time when I post. So people do read them. :)

If you look at the word "admirable," and how it's used, I think it makes more sense. For example, the guy who risked his life to save his buddy - regardless of his motive for risking his life, the fact that he risked it to save someone else is an admirable thing to do for your fellow human.

Or take a guy that tries to step in and stop a woman from being beaten, but he ends up being beaten also - his action in trying to help the woman was admirable, regardless of the fact he just ended up with injuries.

Being honest is admirable. So is being thoughtful, or being selfless, generous, kind, etc. People that have these and other valued traits don't seek admiration - others admire them for having the traits because they're "just that type of person naturally." In other words, they aren't phonies, they are the real deal.