**Are you satisfied with your life**

[marcus300]

Are you satisfied with your life and the direction your going in?

How could you improve your life if you had the means?

[AR's King Silabolin]

Life is ok but the direction is not so brigth. Me and you always wanted to be bigger. But im 45 now and we can stil fire things up but the arrow is pointing in a direction we never thought could happen to us.

But important. We can stil be competive. Dont look at the 20 year olds. Look at those in our generation. And if so, its starting to clear up cause compared to those we have never been better.

I would improve my life if i found a method that could let me use as much as a 28 yeal old with the same risk to health as he.

[RaginCajun]

Yes and no

I am looking into making a career change at 35, going on an interview on Friday. Love my current job but there is no carrot dangling (incentives) in front of me to go after. I like something to motivate me, and money motivates me!

I can improve my life by simply being more disciplined. I have the means, just need to discipline myself more in regards to training and dieting.

As Warren Buffet once said, investing in yourself is the best thing one can do (not sure the exact quote but you get the picture!).

Good topic Marcus!

[Nephets]

I try not to dwell too much on the past even though that's hard to do. I kind of live by a 'progress not perfection' mindset. I may not be where I want to be right now but as long as im moving in that direction im satisfied.

[diesel101]

I am very fortunate I have great life in all aspects health, financially, awesome family I am very proud of what I have accomplished in my life but I am the type of person that is never satisfied with what I have or have accomplished.
Why would you only want one business if you could have three?
Why would you be satisfied with benching 315 if you think you can do 335?
I have never understood people that are happy and content with what they have, not that there is anything wrong with that its just not the way I am wired.

This may sound insane but I tend to get bored with things when they are running smooth and stress free.
I almost feel as if I need some type of challenge or stress in my life at all times.

[PistolPete33]

I've had a ton of ups and downs in my life. More downs it seems than ups. However, at this point in my life things are great. I'm doing great financially, mostly healthy, look good, etc. My wife has been fighting Lyme Disease this past year so that's caused a lot of stress obviously but she's getting better. My 5 year goal is to own a Lamborghini and net a half million per year. It's a realistic goal but we shall see.

[Capebuffalo]

Is anyone ever satisfied with their life?
As for changing it, you make 1000 unconscious decisions a day that can affect the rest of your life for the better or worst. All you can do is know you're doing everything you can to make a change.

[NACH3]

Like RC, I'm actually looking to make a career change as well at 33... I've been fortunate enough to have my own place, car, materialistic items, made a lot of money when I was younger doing NDT(QA/QC work NonDestructiveTesting - radiography indpecting welds etc) work in the refineries, oil fields, and power plants! I was never happy though... never had that true happiness that comes with a family career etc, especially after suffering more than 15+ surgeries and the car accident, which really set me back financially, mentally, even spiritually at one point. Don't get me wrong I'm a very firm believer in things happening for the reasons they do. Does that make me content - HELL NO... It just fuels my fire to become the best version of me! Are we ever satisfied - Nope! Just like in BBing... is it ever enough?!?!
One thing that played lots of mind games with me was actually getting hurt at such a young age and having to go on physical disability, while losing everything I worked so hard for to get drafted as a catcher right out of HS and would've been playing in the minor leagues at the very least to this day... took a long time to get over and probly set me back at least 6-7 yrs of my life.
However, there's not one oz of give up in me and I actually have an interview tonight regarding 'life coaching'. I can honestly say I know for a face I'd be great at this... talking to the young, schools, people who've been in traumatic events such as myself etc! Helping people is something I know I was put on this earth to do, that can come in many different ways as well!
So, am I happy - for the first time in a long time I can say yes... and I'm actually helping my Father with life period as he's now gotten almost every disc removed and a broken neck(still walks the tough bastard) but it is hard to see someone you love go thru this stuff but I'm all he has and I'll never not be there for him - with that said if I can help one or more people each time I talk then I'll be happy in every way possible b/c I do know what it's like to hit rock bottom and have nothing after having basically anything I wanted prior.
I will end with I am much happier being and helping my with Fathers daily life than I was just 4-5 months ago! And that feels good... Better than money can buy, imho! I know my I'm here for a purpose or I'd have been taken many times before so it only makes and has made me stronger! I do know things can only get better and that they will! Thanks for listening and I'll catch youse on the flip side

[Obs]

Are you satisfied with your life and the direction your going in?

How could you improve your life if you had the means?

I am not satisfied. I have anxiety they dont have a name for and I could improve my life by learning to forgive myself and live without regret. That simple, money would not get me there nor would any accomplishment. Just forgiveness plain and simple. Sounds easy. Good thread marcus.

[hammerheart]

Things have been going shitpoor in pretty much every aspect and outlook is kind of negative, I have no energy to turn these for the better even if my survival depended from it, I cannot recall anything meaningful in like the last ten yrs that makes life worth living, I'm approaching 30 and achieved literally zero accomplishments, got nearly zero friends and I'm still a virgin, yet, I can say I feel contented, I know no better after all...

[Obs]

Things have been going shitpoor in pretty much every aspect and outlook is kind of negative, I have no energy to turn these for the better even if my survival depended from it, I cannot recall anything meaningful in like the last ten yrs that makes life worth living, I'm approaching 30 and achieved literally zero accomplishments, got nearly zero friends and I'm still a virgin, yet, I can say I feel contented, I know no better after all...

Hats off to you for your honesty, my favorite thing about you. Some time you are gonna meet a chick that will knock your socks off though. Im betting you fall hard like I did too. That alone totally changes your life completely. You no longer live just for yourself. Then if you have a kid, you no longer live for yourself at all. Life is beautiful, I know its fucking hard to see sometimes, hell most of the time. Keep your eyes open bizzaro. Somewhere out there is someone who will appreciate you the way you deserve.

[AR's King Silabolin]

Things have been going shitpoor in pretty much every aspect and outlook is kind of negative, I have no energy to turn these for the better even if my survival depended from it, I cannot recall anything meaningful in like the last ten yrs that makes life worth living, I'm approaching 30 and achieved literally zero accomplishments, got nearly zero friends and I'm still a virgin, yet, I can say I feel contented, I know no better after all...

Ur kidding? ..

Well...i was 25 the first time i fucked a girl and didnt fix my life before i was 35.
Dont give up...you are young yet

[Nephets]

Things have been going shitpoor in pretty much every aspect and outlook is kind of negative, I have no energy to turn these for the better even if my survival depended from it, I cannot recall anything meaningful in like the last ten yrs that makes life worth living, I'm approaching 30 and achieved literally zero accomplishments, got nearly zero friends and I'm still a virgin, yet, I can say I feel contented, I know no better after all...

keep your head up bizzarro....sometimes as you get older you realize the majority of the decisions you made or the successes you had we based on your attitude toward it in the first place. Usually a negative outlook will give you negative results. Now im not saying by any means is this easy to do but try to look at things with a positive outlook. When I ran into a problem I couldn't solve in my business I found a lot of people told me you cant do that, but I found my brain would be saying ' how can I do that'. when doing that, its like my brain would be working on the problem in the background and the answer would just come to me some how. If you say you cant, your brain stops trying to solve the problem. just something to think about and something I noticed as I got older.

[Max562]

As for myself my life is great for the most part. But I've become very complacent. I just turned 50. Half a century that's old but I still feel like a 20 year old. Still young at heart and refuse to grow up. I have been following posts on here. Trying to get information and absorb as much as possible. I started my first cycle feel great. Know I'm doing a lot wrong with it. But I have always been a hard charger. I will start a thread as. Soon as I figure out how. Anyway hope to post regular in time..thanks for the advice


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[-Ender-]

Life, things, money, family. It's all barely controlled chaos. The idea is not to focus on any one thing and apply yourself to all aspects before or as they need attention. You constantly learn and prepare yourself and those around you mentally, physically, and financially.

The real trick is being able to do all this and enjoy it.

If you struggle: The meaning of it all, you'll find within yourself.

[ironbeck]

Very happy, very satisfied, but complacent like that diabetic commercial where steady is the goal but very boring.
Of course this is a Very concise version without explaining any personal details what so ever lol.

[Capebuffalo]

Life, things, money, family. It's all barely controlled chaos. The idea is not to focus on any one thing and apply yourself to all aspects before or as they need attention. You constantly learn and prepare yourself and those around you mentally, physically, and financially.

The real trick is being able to do all this and enjoy it.

If you struggle: The meaning of it all, you'll find within yourself.

Grasshopper snatch the stone from my hand.
J/k. Nice answer.

[songdog]

Wish things were different I hate I can't work anymore it put a big dent in my life style.But I am lucky I can still do a lot of things.I help others when I can thats why I like this place.I have a lot of time on my hands.

[Proximal]

Things have been going shitpoor in pretty much every aspect and outlook is kind of negative, I have no energy to turn these for the better even if my survival depended from it, I cannot recall anything meaningful in like the last ten yrs that makes life worth living, I'm approaching 30 and achieved literally zero accomplishments, got nearly zero friends and I'm still a virgin, yet, I can say I feel contented, I know no better after all...

Not 30 yet - you are a YOUNG man Biz. Like everybody has their sh*t totally together by your age? Don't think so. At 58 am I'm no expert, but I've seen quite a bit. Still a virgin, maybe that's because you think with your brain & feel from your heart, as compared to using your d*ck for both, ever think of that?
I feel for you Biz, your post literally hurt. I have dealt with depression, anxiety & a sense of isolation my whole life. I have one advantage though Biz; an angel found me when I was 25. And as much as I could have f'd up the situation, she never let me go. Keep your eyes open son, don't miss yours.

Excellent thread Marcus. It and everyone's responses confirms what an amazing & sincere bunch we have here. Such a pleasure gentlemen!

[tarmyg]

Been going through some tough times with the wife the past year but we have, mostly, worked past it. Married 17 years this year and we both never give up. Not been paid in 2 years trying to start a company here in India which, to say the least, is a bit challenging. Got one amazing daughter who's school is beyond my comprehension good. My life is, overall, very good. I do not believe in a state of happiness. It comes in spurts just like bad stuff and you just have to soak it up when it is there. Life in general, just like my marriage, is a constant work in progress. When you stop working on it progress stops, simple as that so I never stop working on either of those things.

[marcus300]

Those comments are very honest guys and make really interesting reading.

What a diverse crowd we have wooow

[RaginCajun]

Those comments are very honest guys and make really interesting reading. What a diverse crowd we have wooow

Love this place!

This thread made me think a lot, self reflect so to speak.

As i mentioned, going on an interview on Friday. Just yesterday my boss/manager/ good friend pulled me into his office after I told him that I have an interview, and it looks like only now that they are offering me a raise with the opportunity for more responsibility. I just find it funny that now this comes about when they know I have an interview on Friday. Where was this raise 2.5-3 years ago? Where was this want for me 8 months ago when I was sitting at home because the company I work for had no work for 3-4 months?

[Nephets]

Love this place!

This thread made me think a lot, self reflect so to speak.

As i mentioned, going on an interview on Friday. Just yesterday my boss/manager/ good friend pulled me into his office after I told him that I have an interview, and it looks like only now that they are offering me a raise with the opportunity for more responsibility. I just find it funny that now this comes about when they know I have an interview on Friday. Where was this raise 2.5-3 years ago? Where was this want for me 8 months ago when I was sitting at home because the company I work for had no work for 3-4 months?

sucks but most times you don't get paid what your worth but more so how bad the company needs you at the time. Id pay more for a burger when im hungry as compared to when Im full....If that makes any sense at all. lol.

[tarmyg]

Love this place!

This thread made me think a lot, self reflect so to speak.

As i mentioned, going on an interview on Friday. Just yesterday my boss/manager/ good friend pulled me into his office after I told him that I have an interview, and it looks like only now that they are offering me a raise with the opportunity for more responsibility. I just find it funny that now this comes about when they know I have an interview on Friday. Where was this raise 2.5-3 years ago? Where was this want for me 8 months ago when I was sitting at home because the company I work for had no work for 3-4 months?

I think you have learned a good lesson. Nothing like having two horses in the race to nudge things a bit :-) The best thing is to actually have another offer. At that point, you have a situation with nothing to lose and the guy with nothing to lose ALWAYS wins. Good luck making the most out of this situation, remember, no one deserves anything, you only get what you ask for.

[Obs]

Love this place!

This thread made me think a lot, self reflect so to speak.

As i mentioned, going on an interview on Friday. Just yesterday my boss/manager/ good friend pulled me into his office after I told him that I have an interview, and it looks like only now that they are offering me a raise with the opportunity for more responsibility. I just find it funny that now this comes about when they know I have an interview on Friday. Where was this raise 2.5-3 years ago? Where was this want for me 8 months ago when I was sitting at home because the company I work for had no work for 3-4 months?

Lol! Thats great! Screw those buttholes! Go where the money is. I worked for years for a company that said I was just the best little hired bitch ever and I stayed longer than anyone before and worked three times harder than anyone they ever saw, my God they patted me on the back. I finally got tired of watching everyone else stand around watching me work for the same pay. The first thing I said when I quit was, "no amount of money will keep me here. You should have given me raises long ago". A pat on the back is just a slap in the face after a while.

[RaginCajun]

sucks but most times you don't get paid what your worth but more so how bad the company needs you at the time. Id pay more for a burger when im hungry as compared to when Im full....If that makes any sense at all. lol.

haha, i got it!

I think you have learned a good lesson. Nothing like having two horses in the race to nudge things a bit :-) The best thing is to actually have another offer. At that point, you have a situation with nothing to lose and the guy with nothing to lose ALWAYS wins. Good luck making the most out of this situation, remember, no one deserves anything, you only get what you ask for.

yes, i have learned a great lesson. trying to figure out what to do, but it is only an interview not an offer. i have a guy that is vouching for me with the interview, he is highly respected in that industry.

the job i have now, i am an independent contractor (petroleum landman) so no benefits, health ins., etc.... i pay all of that myself. the job that i am interviewing for is with a big company, salary, benefits, stock options, health ins., commission, and car allowance. if given the offer, i would have to relocate back to my home state, which is another plus. i have no wife or kids, but do have a girl that i have been seeing on and off for 3 years, that is the tough part.

still learning lessons everyday! thanks

Lol! Thats great! Screw those buttholes! Go where the money is. I worked for years for a company that said I was just the best little hired bitch ever and I stayed longer than anyone before and worked three times harder than anyone they ever saw, my God they patted me on the back. I finally got tired of watching everyone else stand around watching me work for the same pay. The first thing I said when I quit was, "no amount of money will keep me here. You should have given me raises long ago". A pat on the back is just a slap in the face after a while.

that is just the thing, the money will be good both places. the risk with staying where i am, is that the oil industry is very risky, as i mentioned, i sat out of work for 3-4 months, and it hurt.

that is kind of how i feel, in regards to working hard. there are people/coworkers that i work circles around that make more than me, and that just irks me some. as an independent contractor, it is hard to negotiate day rates/salary, especially when the guy who owns the company is piece of work.

[hammerheart]

Not 30 yet - you are a YOUNG man Biz. Like everybody has their sh*t totally together by your age? Don't think so. At 58 am I'm no expert, but I've seen quite a bit. Still a virgin, maybe that's because you think with your brain & feel from your heart, as compared to using your d*ck for both, ever think of that?
I feel for you Biz, your post literally hurt. I have dealt with depression, anxiety & a sense of isolation my whole life. I have one advantage though Biz; an angel found me when I was 25. And as much as I could have f'd up the situation, she never let me go. Keep your eyes open son, don't miss yours.

Thanks, that made me blush.

[kelkel]

A pat on the back is just a slap in the face after a while.

Very deep comment.

[Capebuffalo]

Very deep comment.

Yeah. He's full of epiphanies. He's a regular savant.

[Obs]

Yeah. He's full of epiphanies. He's a regular savant.

Lol you little bitch do you really have nothing better to do?

[Nephets]

Break it up ladies. Seems like it's that time of the month around here. Lol

[Obs]

Break it up ladies. Seems like it's that time of the month around here. Lol

They take me to seriously and I really just wanna spread the love. I'm just a regular guy sittin here, eatin chicken, watching spongebob... then I am maliciously attacked... ugh.

[Capebuffalo]

Lol you little bitch do you really have nothing better to do?

Did you have to look the words up?

[Obs]

[Capebuffalo]

They take me to seriously and I really just wanna spread the love. I'm just a regular guy sittin here, eatin chicken, watching spongebob... then I am maliciously attacked... ugh.

What? That was a compliment. What? I'm giving you a compliment. Your a robot looking at me with a brown eye. I know your shit stinks. Ive smelled it.

Sound fucking familiar?

[Obs]

What? That was a compliment. What? I'm giving you a compliment. Your a robot looking at me with a brown eye. I know your shit stinks. Ive smelled it.

Sound fucking familiar?

I am sorry cape. I try to give plenty of flavor and soul into what I say. I am poetic. I didnt mean to hurts you sweetie. Dont shut the gate on me Jeez!
I never meant to hurt you baby, I dont know whats happened lately, I guess I should probably go, kiss my ass, fucking buffalo.

[Proximal]

Thanks, that made me blush.

Sorry, I got a little sappy there. But on a serious note, best wishes to ya youngster, hang in there.

[Capebuffalo]

I am sorry cape. I try to give plenty of flavor and soul into what I say. I am poetic. I didnt mean to hurts you sweetie. Dont shut the gate on me Jeez!
I never meant to hurt you baby, I dont know whats happened lately, I guess I should probably go, kiss my ass, fucking buffalo.

Starting to realize why you have no friends like you said. Do you realize your off balance or are you so delusional you believe your normal and everyone else are crazy.

[Capebuffalo]

I am sorry cape. I try to give plenty of flavor and soul into what I say. I am poetic. I didnt mean to hurts you sweetie. Dont shut the gate on me Jeez!
I never meant to hurt you baby, I dont know whats happened lately, I guess I should probably go, kiss my ass, fucking buffalo.

Did you swim in College? You have a swimmers body after 3 months on cycle. Did you go to college? Angry about missed opportunities?

[Obs]

Did you swim in College? You have a swimmers body after 3 months on cycle. Did you go to college? Angry about missed opportunities?

Lol same height and weight, I have seen your body. Believe me when I am your age I wont be in the same league as you. I am and will continue to be the same guy I have always been. You would have me no other way baby.