[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
I totally own up to the fact of being an asshole lol. And people like me just fine, till i offend thier delicate sensibilites. And if you see here in this post, the only ones getting defensive, or talking trash are the people this post was about, and thats cool causw thats what posts are supposed to do. A lot of people too it to a poaitive place, but then there were the couple that took it to the negative lol. You sir took it too the negative… If you wanna post, post something witty and insightful that might bring me into the light, if not… Quoting Teastacles_rocks “If your gonna be negative shut your pie hole and carry on”
Have a great week and Cheers :)[/quote]
You lack the ability to present a coherent thought
People who prepare for the worst and view success as a nice surprise are just admitting to themselves that they’d rather admit defeat than actually get their hopes up for something. People who are truly afraid of failing will always convince themselves that it is indeed going to happen and never really prepare to “win” at something.
It’s all really about perspective, though. When things are going well for me, it’s easy to be optimistic, everything is going smoothly. As soon as things go south it’s just as easy to become pessimistic about your life. Negativity is a vicious cycle. If you get in the habit of only thinking this way, well then I think that could have a profound effect on your life. THINK about it. You THINK 24/7. Saying that the way in which you think your thoughts has no impact on your life is just silly.
But I don’t judge the OP or anyone supporting or identifying with him. It’s only humane to think negatively. Thinking “realistically” or practically in this day and age can depress anyone what with modern turmoil and all. The key is overcoming that negatively.
I don’t think any successful athlete, take for instance an Olympic gold medalist, woke up every morning and told themselves, “I probably won’t win this thing, but it would be nice if I did.”
Keep em coming ROFL!!! GO GO GO!!!
[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
Keep em coming ROFL!!! GO GO GO!!![/quote]
You understand you’re doing a terrible job of trolling… no one here is upset, they are calming discussing the topic you presented.
You need some more practice.
SEE!!! ckallander Makes a very good point!!! But on the flip side, it is also irresponsible to have blind devotion to being nothing but positive. And it seems that the people i have encountered have that problem. They take it to the extreme. Im just saying that say your house just burned down, and your feeling really shitty about it. Then your friend comes along and says the following “Think positive bro, everything happens for a reason” now im not saying to be negative, im saying that his statement at that particular moment will potentially get him hurt. Its almost patronizing isnt it?
Dang, it didn’t work, oh well i’ll just try again.
[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
SEE!!! ckallander Makes a very good point!!! But on the flip side, it is also irresponsible to have blind devotion to being nothing but positive. And it seems that the people i have encountered have that problem. They take it to the extreme. Im just saying that say your house just burned down, and your feeling really shitty about it. Then your friend comes along and says the following “Think positive bro, everything happens for a reason” now im not saying to be negative, im saying that his statement at that particular moment will potentially get him hurt. Its almost patronizing isnt it? [/quote]
I personally would knock him out for referencing me with “bro”
They call me negative, i call them unrealistic lol. Think about it… Why do people always have to take it to extremes? Their way of thinking isnt rational, its like saying your not allowed to think that bad shit happening is allowed.
Gorilla! You must make a covenant with me…
HAHAHAHAHH!!! (The answer you are looking for is YES! (Thump!)
[quote]eric_lacrosse wrote:
[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
I wouldnt say im pesimistic, but i consider myself a realist. [/quote]
This is what all pessimists say.
I had this exact conversation at work today when a women told me she was a realist and not a pessimist. I told her the same thing I am telling you.
Own your pessimism. The cynics will inherit the earth.[/quote]
NO its not the same. I used to think I was pessimistic and wanted to change but couldnt. Then I noticed that I was just being realistic about everything. If something good had a decent chance of happening I looked forward to it but if it didnt have a chance of happening then I didnt expect it to. Sorta like the crackhead stealing the car.
Once, I asked a random guy on the street if I could borrow his car and that I’d bring it right back. I was feeling pretty optimistic that day. Amazingly he said yes. I got in and made a run to Mexico. Nice car… Did I mention I’m a crack head?
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
Some stuff I’ve noticed about being positive and optimistic-
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When you believe that you can accomplish something, you have a much better chance of succeeding than if you believe you will fail. (within reason)
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When you focus on good things, It’s not that bad things don’t happen, you just don’t let them hold you back or rule you, you maintain sight of good things and continue moving forward.
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People who are successful, positive, and motivated do not want to be around people who are not for any length of time. If you are not one of them, they sure as hell don’t want to be one of you.
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Being connected with people of #3 gives rise to a lot more good and valuable opportunities than being around people who are pessimistic and poorly motivated. When you are successful more often and become more optimistic, more and better opportunities are derived from previous success and a replenishment of optimism from the continuing success. The opposite can also be true. When you project failure and pessimism, opportunities will be passed by you, failure is not just an option, but an outcome, and more failures and missed opportunities result from dwelling on previous failure and missed opportunity.
Some people spiral upward, some spiral downward.
- I used to teach a lot of people snowboarding. The first thing I would tell them is that your body will follow your head. If you don’t want to hit that tree, don’t look at it and you won’t go toward it.
Life is very similar to that.
- You can also be positive, but not optimistic.
ex. If you jump off of an overpass, I am positive you will hit the ground, but not optimistic for your future.
And No, I have never read The Secret.
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I don’t buy all the metaphysical BS, if you are negative you will eventually hang around with negative people and drag each other down. If you are positive, you will attract positive people (who are generally more successfull) which will lead to increased opportunities for you. In any difficult task, if you assume you will fail, you will fail. A positive outlook will not allow you to do the impossible, but it will help you do more than you thought you ever could.
[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
SEE!!! ckallander Makes a very good point!!! But on the flip side, it is also irresponsible to have blind devotion to being nothing but positive. And it seems that the people i have encountered have that problem. They take it to the extreme. Im just saying that say your house just burned down, and your feeling really shitty about it. Then your friend comes along and says the following “Think positive bro, everything happens for a reason” now im not saying to be negative, im saying that his statement at that particular moment will potentially get him hurt. Its almost patronizing isnt it? [/quote]
It is. How about, ‘At least you got out alive and have a chance to rebuild’? You can maintain a positive outlook without being a douchbag.
[quote]reddog6376 wrote:
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
Some stuff I’ve noticed about being positive and optimistic-
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When you believe that you can accomplish something, you have a much better chance of succeeding than if you believe you will fail. (within reason)
-
When you focus on good things, It’s not that bad things don’t happen, you just don’t let them hold you back or rule you, you maintain sight of good things and continue moving forward.
-
People who are successful, positive, and motivated do not want to be around people who are not for any length of time. If you are not one of them, they sure as hell don’t want to be one of you.
-
Being connected with people of #3 gives rise to a lot more good and valuable opportunities than being around people who are pessimistic and poorly motivated. When you are successful more often and become more optimistic, more and better opportunities are derived from previous success and a replenishment of optimism from the continuing success. The opposite can also be true. When you project failure and pessimism, opportunities will be passed by you, failure is not just an option, but an outcome, and more failures and missed opportunities result from dwelling on previous failure and missed opportunity.
Some people spiral upward, some spiral downward.
- I used to teach a lot of people snowboarding. The first thing I would tell them is that your body will follow your head. If you don’t want to hit that tree, don’t look at it and you won’t go toward it.
Life is very similar to that.
- You can also be positive, but not optimistic.
ex. If you jump off of an overpass, I am positive you will hit the ground, but not optimistic for your future.
And No, I have never read The Secret.
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I don’t buy all the metaphysical BS, if you are negative you will eventually hang around with negative people and drag each other down. If you are positive, you will attract positive people (who are generally more successfull) which will lead to increased opportunities for you. In any difficult task, if you assume you will fail, you will fail. A positive outlook will not allow you to do the impossible, but it will help you do more than you thought you ever could.[/quote]
Very true.
Where’s LeanCarlosBrown? He loves to write 1000 word responses to every troll thread out there.
[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
the example was supposed to be retarded assclown lol It was to signify the blind dedication to being optimistic under any and all circumstances. Not too quick on the uptake huh bud??
Asusvenus gets it, Momento not so much huh?[/quote]
Its ironic that you’re such a negative pessimist since I’m optimistic you will some day test positive for the HIV.
Riiiiiiiiiight!! Your a real pair of clown shoes…
[quote]GorillaBiscuits wrote:
That i have an unusually bad attitude, and i should be more optimistic… I wouldnt say im pesimistic, but i consider myself a realist. Im really getting tired of the whole “Think positive and positive things happen” manure!!! I am 100% sure that statement is garbage! Needless to say everyone cant be wrong, so i need to find a way to look disguise my realism as optimism.
Example: A crackhead approaches you while in the company of one of your disgustingly positive friends. He asks you to borrow your car, and promises he will bring it right back. Your positive friend hands over his keys to said individual, and waves him off as the crackhead peels out and leaves. Hours go by and you tell your friend “Hey man, that crackhead aint coming back with your car…” he responds with “Quit being negative, you gotta trust people, think positive and positive things happen”!!! His car is still gone right? He still doesn;t have a ride to work right?
Any scenario can be put here, and pretty much play out the same way… am i wrong? Do you have friends like this? say you get booted out of your house, your car gets repo’ed, and you have a mysterious growth on the right side of your penis. After telling your friend this he says “All things happen for a reason, stay positive and things will get better” . Explain to me plz!!! WTF are they talking about? My point being is that you can think positive all you want, but it will have no effect on your current situation.[/quote]
A realist knows that nothing is permanent and so he doesn’t hold on to any emotions or things that will make him suffer. Does this sound like you?
