[quote]jasmincar wrote:
imhungry wrote:
PaddyM wrote:
belligerent wrote:
I think the worst think you can do in life is accept less than what you want out of it.
x2
x3
BUT, it’s also about appreciating what you have right now and enjoying the little things in life. Keep in mind that life can take it all away in a heartbeat.
-1
Don’t expect anything from life. Don’t expect anything from other people.
But you should expect things about yourself.
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A man said to the universe, “Sir, I exist.”
“Yes,” replied the universe, 'But that has not created in me a sense of obligation."
[quote]chimera182 wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
imhungry wrote:
PaddyM wrote:
belligerent wrote:
I think the worst think you can do in life is accept less than what you want out of it.
x2
x3
BUT, it’s also about appreciating what you have right now and enjoying the little things in life. Keep in mind that life can take it all away in a heartbeat.
-1
Don’t expect anything from life. Don’t expect anything from other people.
But you should expect things about yourself.
A man said to the universe, “Sir, I exist.”
“Yes,” replied the universe, 'But that has not created in me a sense of obligation."
I’ve always loved that quote
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Agreed. It seems that those who expect the most…actually contribute the least. Life is way too unpredictable to walk around EXPECTING a fantasy life. Work hard and earn what you “expect”. You have guys right now flunking out of college but “expecting” tons of shit for no reason.
[quote]chimera182 wrote:
Totenkopf wrote:
Greed is good.
That is the cheat code to get max money. Be careful where you type that.[/quote]
I would use WarpTen so that when you build your dream house in that nice neighborhood on Long Island, the contractors can’t screw you with construction delays. Then again, you could just use WhosYourDaddy and have some real fun in life.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
chimera182 wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
imhungry wrote:
PaddyM wrote:
belligerent wrote:
I think the worst think you can do in life is accept less than what you want out of it.
x2
x3
BUT, it’s also about appreciating what you have right now and enjoying the little things in life. Keep in mind that life can take it all away in a heartbeat.
-1
Don’t expect anything from life. Don’t expect anything from other people.
But you should expect things about yourself.
A man said to the universe, “Sir, I exist.”
“Yes,” replied the universe, 'But that has not created in me a sense of obligation."
I’ve always loved that quote
Agreed. It seems that those who expect the most…actually contribute the least. Life is way too unpredictable to walk around EXPECTING a fantasy life. Work hard and earn what you “expect”. You have guys right now flunking out of college but “expecting” tons of shit for no reason.[/quote]
Entitlement seems to be a huge problem for people my age. Though I guess that’s just me feeling like an old man.
[quote]Sanitarium wrote:
chimera182 wrote:
Totenkopf wrote:
Greed is good.
That is the cheat code to get max money. Be careful where you type that.
I would use WarpTen so that when you build your dream house in that nice neighborhood on Long Island, the contractors can’t screw you with construction delays. Then again, you could just use WhosYourDaddy and have some real fun in life.[/quote]
Bringing the old meme back… allyourbasearebelongtous= automatically winning at life.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
chimera182 wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
imhungry wrote:
PaddyM wrote:
belligerent wrote:
I think the worst think you can do in life is accept less than what you want out of it.
x2
x3
BUT, it’s also about appreciating what you have right now and enjoying the little things in life. Keep in mind that life can take it all away in a heartbeat.
-1
Don’t expect anything from life. Don’t expect anything from other people.
But you should expect things about yourself.
A man said to the universe, “Sir, I exist.”
“Yes,” replied the universe, 'But that has not created in me a sense of obligation."
I’ve always loved that quote
Agreed. It seems that those who expect the most…actually contribute the least. Life is way too unpredictable to walk around EXPECTING a fantasy life. Work hard and earn what you “expect”. You have guys right now flunking out of college but “expecting” tons of shit for no reason.[/quote]
Just to clarify: It’s not that I expect this shit to come to me. I KNOW I’m gonna have to work for it. So far nothing has been really handed to me. I could get a car for example, but I don’t want it if I can’t pay for it IN FULL by myself
[quote]GETTODECHOPPAAA wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
I’d trade all my shiny shit for the right girl and one good day.
That’s all I have to say about that.
x2 love is all you need[/quote]
Ok, I’ll play along: You have someone who you love and who loves you. You don’t have pretty much anything else. You live from paycheck to paycheck in a tiny apartment in shitty neighborhood, and you can’t afford healthy food. You work long hours in a physically demanding job but you don’t get benefits so you can’t really afford to go to the doctor…
You were saying?
[quote]jCaesar88 wrote:
GETTODECHOPPAAA wrote:
Vicomte wrote:
I’d trade all my shiny shit for the right girl and one good day.
That’s all I have to say about that.
x2 love is all you need
Ok, I’ll play along: You have someone who you love and who loves you. You don’t have pretty much anything else. You live from paycheck to paycheck in a tiny apartment in shitty neighborhood, and you can’t afford healthy food. You work long hours in a physically demanding job but you don’t get benefits so you can’t really afford to go to the doctor…
You were saying?[/quote]
Sounds a hell of a lot better than a nice car, three kids, a pretty house in a yuppie neighborhood, and some chick I don’t give a fuck about, or doesn’t give a fuck about me.
I have no debt as it is, and can’t imagine getting into a situation where I’d have any.
So far, the happiest days I’ve had were the ones I spent with people I cared about, did things that cost no money, and left me feeling tired, beat up, and wondering about the future. Love isn’t all I need, but I’d take it first and leave it last, given the choice.
[quote]jCaesar88 wrote:
Professor X wrote:
chimera182 wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
imhungry wrote:
PaddyM wrote:
belligerent wrote:
I think the worst think you can do in life is accept less than what you want out of it.
x2
x3
BUT, it’s also about appreciating what you have right now and enjoying the little things in life. Keep in mind that life can take it all away in a heartbeat.
-1
Don’t expect anything from life. Don’t expect anything from other people.
But you should expect things about yourself.
A man said to the universe, “Sir, I exist.”
“Yes,” replied the universe, 'But that has not created in me a sense of obligation."
I’ve always loved that quote
Agreed. It seems that those who expect the most…actually contribute the least. Life is way too unpredictable to walk around EXPECTING a fantasy life. Work hard and earn what you “expect”. You have guys right now flunking out of college but “expecting” tons of shit for no reason.
Just to clarify: It’s not that I expect this shit to come to me. I KNOW I’m gonna have to work for it. So far nothing has been really handed to me. I could get a car for example, but I don’t want it if I can’t pay for it IN FULL by myself[/quote]
The dominant philosophy of the day is that of embracing mediocrity. It’s the same reason why most people are content to go through life with repulsive physiques- as long as others don’t stand out above them, they don’t care. This is the mentality that you have to reject if you want to do anything in life other than struggle and eventually die. I’m facing the worst adversities imaginable, literally a worst case scenario with my health, and I could easily resign to go on disability in a few years and become a dependent of the public for the rest of my purposeless life.
Instead, I’m back in school with the goal of becoming a radiologist, so that I’ll be able to continue working indefinitely and make tons of money in a career that gives me purpose. I will not accept a life of mediocrity, poverty, and dependency even if my body is broken. I’d rather just roll over a die than live a life devoid of ambition.
Vicomte: why do people make these things mutually exclusive? I really can’t see why i can’t have both. Oh and I agree with you btw.
Chimera: I know. I love that quote, thanks for introducing me to it. And I didn’t mean to come off as offensive/defensive or anything else for that matter. Just wanted to clarify that I don’t expect shit handed to me
[quote]jCaesar88 wrote:
Vicomte: why do people make these things mutually exclusive? I really can’t see why i can’t have both. Oh and I agree with you btw.
Chimera: I know. I love that quote, thanks for introducing me to it. And I didn’t mean to come off as offensive/defensive or anything else for that matter. Just wanted to clarify that I don’t expect shit handed to me[/quote]
It’s not mutually exclusive. You began by adjusting the variables to extremes for purposes of the argument, and I countered using the same model. I still think my way is better, regardless of the other conditions.
But if we agree then it’s all just bullshit, yeah?
[quote]belligerent wrote:
The dominant philosophy of the day is that of embracing mediocrity. It’s the same reason why most people are content to go through life with repulsive physiques- as long as others don’t stand out above them, they don’t care. This is the mentality that you have to reject if you want to do anything in life other than struggle and eventually die. I’m facing the worst adversities imaginable, literally a worst case scenario with my health, and I could easily resign to go on disability in a few years and become a dependent of the public for the rest of my purposeless life.
Instead, I’m back in school with the goal of becoming a radiologist, so that I’ll be able to continue working indefinitely and make tons of money in a career that gives me purpose. I will not accept a life of mediocrity, poverty, and dependency even if my body is broken. I’d rather just roll over a die than live a life devoid of ambition.[/quote]
That is the best reply so far. About a year ago I realised something was wrong with the world, and it took me a while to figure out that is was as you said, the embracing of mediocrity. Hell, from what I’ve seen people yearn to embrace mediocrity. This has no appeal for me. I wanted to do grand things but somewhere in high school I acquired an overall feeling of apathy and gave up. I cruised through an entire university degree before I realised that I was drifting. Now I am trying to change it all, to aim high.
Unlike the most people I want lots of money. I have business ideas and investment strategies that I want to try. I also want plenty of money to take care of the trivialities of life and focus only on what interests me. Right now I am doing a second degree while I try and figure out what to do with my life.
And before anyone objects with the money won’t make me happy line - it will. I know myself pretty damned well. I am already happier than most people I know anyway.
[quote]belligerent wrote:
I think the worst think you can do in life is accept less than what you want out of it. [/quote]
Spot on. Some people settle for less, some for more. Not everyone can be a Bill Gates, Ronnie Coleman or George Washington.
I think if you always aim at a little more than you really want, you will get a lot out of life.
Money can’t buy you happiness, but it does allow you to work your problems out in style. I’ve been fortunate to work in a business where I can make $100k+/yr working hard for no more than 20 hrs/week, and helping people in the process. I’ve learned that being financially free=success, but helping others get there=significance. And that is a good feeling.