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Steveling
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Greece10806 Posts
November 08 2011 04:29 GMT
#21
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.
My dick has shrunk to the point where it looks like I have 3 balls.
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
November 08 2011 04:29 GMT
#22
Just a short question but why would you want to become something like that?
TBone-
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
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?
Eve online FC, lover of all competition
AcrossFiveJulys
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
United States3612 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-08 04:52:02
November 08 2011 04:50 GMT
#24
On November 08 2011 13:16 reincremate wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 08 2011 11:32 BrTarolg wrote:

So i'm chasing my dream. I'm putting everything aside to do it. I'll be sitting in front of a screen every day, for long hours, for the best years of my life.
Nobody is ever going to hear about me, i'm not gonna become famous. 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.
And i'll be damned, i'm going to put my heart and soul into it. I'm going to work the hardest i've ever worked in my life. I'm going to work so hard its going to be more important than eating, more important than sleeping. The guys i know who work at these places sleep about 4 hours a night.

The absolute key to success is working hard. You don't need talent, you don't need gifts, contacts or luck. You need to work hard, and work your damn ass off.

I'm going to work so hard, and why? Because i'm chasing my dream.

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-
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
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.
Eve online FC, lover of all competition
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
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?
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Tehgoody
Profile Joined October 2010
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
Profile Joined October 2010
United States628 Posts
November 08 2011 05:51 GMT
#28
On November 08 2011 12:20 Roe wrote:
I found this very sobering
Show nested quote +
So i'm chasing my dream. I'm putting everything aside to do it. I'll be sitting in front of a screen every day, for long hours, for the best years of my life.
Nobody is ever going to hear about me, i'm not gonna become famous. 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.
And i'll be damned, i'm going to put my heart and soul into it. I'm going to work the hardest i've ever worked in my life. I'm going to work so hard its going to be more important than eating, more important than sleeping. The guys i know who work at these places sleep about 4 hours a night.

I used to have sort of determination, then I... well I'm not sure what happened.
Yenticha
Profile Joined July 2010
257 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-08 06:00:09
November 08 2011 05:59 GMT
#29
On November 08 2011 14:16 TBone- wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


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
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Australia954 Posts
November 08 2011 06:05 GMT
#30
You gotta chase that feeling man... Even if it just is chasing the money.
Glhf
Stop browsing and do whatever it is you're supposed to do. TL will still be here when you get back
wbirdy
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
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.
become legendary
l10f *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
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!
Writer
GhandiEAGLE
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
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.
Oh, my achin' hands, from rakin' in grands, and breakin' in mic stands
sharky246
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
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?
On January 03 2011 13:14 IdrA wrote: being high on the ladder doesnt get you any closer to your goal. Avoiding practice to protect your rating is absurd. If you want to be good go play 40 games a day and stop thinking about becoming a pro.
nextstep
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada705 Posts
November 08 2011 06:48 GMT
#35
very inspiring, good luck man~
go KHAN! TBLS <3
Thunderfist
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Poland159 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-08 06:53:14
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.
...has arrived.
Admiral Redbeard
Profile Joined May 2011
Australia2 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-08 06:57:19
November 08 2011 06:55 GMT
#37
On November 08 2011 14:59 Yenticha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 08 2011 14:16 TBone- wrote:
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.


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.

CursOr
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States6335 Posts
November 08 2011 07:05 GMT
#38
It's only money bro. Chill out.

I hope there is no "next financial crisis", and we can prevent the people who cause them.
CJ forever (-_-(-_-(-_-(-_-)-_-)-_-)-_-)
Spiffeh
Profile Joined May 2010
United States830 Posts
November 08 2011 07:48 GMT
#39
Good stuff. Hope you're happy.
mnck
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark1518 Posts
November 08 2011 07:51 GMT
#40
Very inspiring read. I think everyone should be looking for their passion, I know I'm looking for mine.
@Munck
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