On November 08 2011 11:32 BrTarolg wrote:

I'm not gonna contribute to society. I'm going to be the scum whos gonna make my fortune from the next financial crisis and global recession.

That struck me so bad. I realise our values are even worse than our economy atm but damn.

Roe

Canada6002 Posts

November 08 2011 04:29 GMT

#22

Just a short question but why would you want to become something like that?

TBone-

United States2309 Posts

November 08 2011 04:39 GMT

#23

Man I love this quote "All i wanted to do was find the one thing i could really be good at, and get good at it and make it my passion." Can I get your name or how you wish to be called so I can credit you when I melt some faces with this knowledge?

AcrossFiveJulys

United States3612 Posts

November 08 2011 04:50 GMT

#24

On November 08 2011 13:16 reincremate wrote:

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What if I wrote a blog post with the exact same kind of cheesy hollywood chasing a dream crap except I said wanted to be a successful serial killer? Or something more innocuous but nonetheless unethical like world's greatest pickpocket? Or maybe something legal like the CEO of Monsanto or Nike or dictator of some country somewhere?
Would people find that endearing or inspirational?

The difference is he's calling himself "scum" for effect. Just because the guy is going to work for a company that makes smart investments doesn't mean he's going to steal everyone's money. FFS people.

OP, I don't see why you are so hard on yourself about everything. It's so much better to be optimistic about your abilities or else you form mental barriers.

TBone-

United States2309 Posts

November 08 2011 05:16 GMT

#25

On November 08 2011 13:29 Roe wrote:
Just a short question but why would you want to become something like that?

The point wasn't to be passionate about a specific thing, the point was to have a passion. To have something to excel at, it doesn't really matter what he's doing.

mizU

United States12125 Posts

November 08 2011 05:19 GMT

#26

Nice. I hope you make some money, but if not, at least you won't regret it, right?

Tehgoody

United States2 Posts

November 08 2011 05:32 GMT

#27

This reminds me so much of my own life. Did martial arts growing up( not as hardcore ), went to college because "that's what you do after high school". Always overshadowed by my siblings, the athletic and creative ones. Through a random chance I got a job halfway across the country to make games. Dropped out and followed it and it's the best decision I've ever made. Follow that dream, chase it as long as you can until it's not feasible and then some. There's something to be said for doing what you want to do not what you should be doing.

Best of luck sir.

LeFroMaGe

United States628 Posts

November 08 2011 05:51 GMT

#28

On November 08 2011 12:20 Roe wrote:
I found this very sobering

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I used to have sort of determination, then I... well I'm not sure what happened.

Yenticha

257 Posts

November 08 2011 05:59 GMT

#29

On November 08 2011 14:16 TBone- wrote:

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The point wasn't to be passionate about a specific thing, the point was to have a passion. To have something to excel at, it doesn't really matter what he's doing.

Hmmm, it sort of does, doesn't it? I mean, if all the OP wants is to excel at something, to be passionate about it, blabla... why not pick something good/useful ? Like, he could do research in medicine, become a hero firefighter, or a musician, or make beautiful handmade knives, like this guy ??
I dunno, there are SO much good to do in this world if you're willing to work a lot... why pick trading?

Bswhunter

Australia954 Posts

November 08 2011 06:05 GMT

#30

You gotta chase that feeling man... Even if it just is chasing the money.
Glhf

wbirdy

Singapore335 Posts

November 08 2011 06:20 GMT

#31

Great read OP, good luck. Your motivation to succeed reminds me of this video

Not the same, but its pretty damn inspiring.

l10f

United States3241 Posts

November 08 2011 06:25 GMT

#32

I know you can do it man. I've respected you since day 1 of meeting you on TL. Mostly because of your accent, but still. Good luck dude!

GhandiEAGLE

United States20754 Posts

November 08 2011 06:30 GMT

#33

Dude, as long as you enjoy what you do, you can make it work for you.

sharky246

1197 Posts

November 08 2011 06:46 GMT

#34

i thought that bulge brackets look for really socially developed people, which doesnt seem to be you from reading the op. How exactly did you get the job there?

nextstep

Canada705 Posts

November 08 2011 06:48 GMT

#35

very inspiring, good luck man~

Thunderfist

Poland159 Posts

November 08 2011 06:50 GMT

#36

I trained Kyokushin for 7 years then went Muay Thai and u have no idea, Kyokushin became pussy-camp in my eyes after training MT.

Overall your post looks like kid that just hyped himself and found reality beside fantasy. That's normal for me and u had to do a post with history of it.

Admiral Redbeard

Australia2 Posts

November 08 2011 06:55 GMT

#37

On November 08 2011 14:59 Yenticha wrote:

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Hmmm, it sort of does, doesn't it? I mean, if all the OP wants is to excel at something, to be passionate about it, blabla... why not pick something good/useful ? Like, he could do research in medicine, become a hero firefighter, or a musician, or make beautiful handmade knives, like this guy ??
I dunno, there are SO much good to do in this world if you're willing to work a lot... why pick trading?

I don't think it's possible for someone to simply pick a field that they believe is of particular worth to society and apply themselves to it. The OP has apparently found his passion. He can't simply take the inspiration and motivation that he's feeling right now and use it to fuel the fight against cancer or what have you. Passion doesn't work like that - you've gotta' focus on that unique feeling that you get when involved in a particular thing and follow it. Best of luck OP, invest every part of yourself into what it is you want to do. Don't let this post become nothing more than the result of fleeting and spontaneous motivation - make it reality.