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TurpinOS
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada1223 Posts
May 03 2012 15:11 GMT
#61
I might be a little bit off topic here but since you are working in the world of business (and seem to enjoy it quite a lot), and since you suggest reading a lot of books, would you have any suggestions as far as book goes for people that are also interested in the world of business.

Thanks a lot again
http://eve.znaor.hr/pimpmydomi/
JollYRoGeR
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
Sweden342 Posts
May 03 2012 15:46 GMT
#62
I think that all comments about this being standard or "rehashed life advice" are from people who's still in the beginning of their careers or not even there yet. I'm 25yo and I'm CEO of a company that's not as big as MA's but it's still a lot of responsibility and I can totally relate to almost everything he's saying. I feel that I'm not 100% efficent all the time, especially when pressured at work.

I'm gonna print out these bad ass advice and put them close to my desk somewhere so I can remind myself that the small adjustments makes your working life easier. And the best part about being efficent when you work is that you'll enjoy your free time more, even if you're going to end up damaged and think about work even on your spare time!

If I'm going to SK I'd like to hook up, always been intrested in the korean life and business.
Impervious
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada4222 Posts
May 03 2012 18:16 GMT
#63
I can totally relate to "I started again because I didn't want to regret not trying".

I took a big gamble last year. I worked my ass off on a special project (this special project was on the side, and I was already working for them for 60 hours a week). I made a huge difference at my workplace (I was only there temporarily), and that ended up leading to an amazing job opportunity, since they wanted to keep me. Unfortunately, the location was not compatible with my plans for continuing my education in the long run.

I turned it down because it wasn't what I wanted to do. It was the hardest decision I've ever made. And things aren't going too great for me at the moment.

There are times that I regret declining that job offer, but I know that I would have been far more dissatisfied with myself for quitting my degree if I had taken that job.
~ \(ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs\ : not capable of being damaged or harmed.
actionbastrd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Congo598 Posts
May 03 2012 19:54 GMT
#64
Thank you for the blog. I always enjoy reading things such as this, especially at the point in life i am now. Really enjoyed the read. I am definatly going to bookmark this as i have a few other blogs on TL that relate to buisness life strategies and see if i can apply more of them into my life.

The little things help, and blogs like this always seem to get me into a better position because they tell me to do things i may have thought of, yet never got around to doing. Haveing someone such as MA, who has gone through much success and mental downfall, tell you whats up is a cool thing. It is also one of the reasons i come on TL, for gems like this.
It rained today inside my head...
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
May 03 2012 20:28 GMT
#65
awesome blog, thanks!
ill buy myself a calendar and do 3) from now on
beep boop
Linwelin
Profile Joined March 2011
Ireland7554 Posts
May 03 2012 21:02 GMT
#66
I love your blogs so much..
So much
Fuck Razor and Death Prophet
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
May 03 2012 22:21 GMT
#67
Good blog. Time to fix my desk @.@
SkyLegenD
Profile Joined February 2010
United States304 Posts
May 03 2012 22:57 GMT
#68
Perfect timing - during finals week.
"Victory belongs to the most persevering." - Napoleon Bonaparte
DCLXVI
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States729 Posts
May 04 2012 03:43 GMT
#69
I really needed to hear this right now, thanks.
I can already see the ending
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 04 2012 04:29 GMT
#70
Guys, I'm a bit in the weeds at the moment, but will respond in detail to posts in 24 hours ^^
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
May 04 2012 05:11 GMT
#71
On May 04 2012 13:29 MightyAtom wrote:
Guys, I'm a bit in the weeds at the moment, but will respond in detail to posts in 24 hours ^^

Does that mean you're getting high or into trouble? :x
Mothra
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States1448 Posts
May 04 2012 05:36 GMT
#72
You're a wonderful motivational writer. Thanks once again for sharing.
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
May 04 2012 05:38 GMT
#73
On May 04 2012 14:11 Roe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 04 2012 13:29 MightyAtom wrote:
Guys, I'm a bit in the weeds at the moment, but will respond in detail to posts in 24 hours ^^

Does that mean you're getting high or into trouble? :x

Busy. It's a cooking term.
Gatored
Profile Joined September 2010
United States679 Posts
May 04 2012 05:45 GMT
#74
Great read and nice, applicable life advice. It is the small things you do that add up over time.
DecisionTheory
Profile Joined April 2012
78 Posts
May 04 2012 06:29 GMT
#75
On May 03 2012 04:25 Advocado wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2012 04:09 DreamChaser wrote:
On May 03 2012 03:35 Advocado wrote:
The exercise advice is bullshit.


Oh jeez, the man writes an amazing blog/life advice, and thats the best you can come up with?

Seriously you could attempt to make a counter argument instead of a 16 year old's response

But even if it is bullshit there are literally no draw backs to exercising every day 30 mins a day unless you are doing it improperly and injuring yourself.


Amazing? I probably shouldnt have commented on this blog because I think the majority of it is rehashed life advice. If the guy wants to get good at writing - absolutely go for it. But unique content is king and that "You should exercise, avoid debt, keep your desk clean etc. etc." is boring. Its a lot of peptalk and incoherent advice.

Going to the Teamliquid H&F forum will net you way more information that you can explore yourself.

Being positive is good though.


Sure for most people being positive is good, but that isnt necessarily true for all. Some people actually strive off of being pessimistic, believe it or not. Personally in some situations I do indeed strive off the negative aspects of things.
Abort Retry Fail
Profile Joined December 2011
2636 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-04 09:29:42
May 04 2012 09:25 GMT
#76
8. Always keep your personal finances in check. Don't over spend, don't miss your credit card payments, get a second job if you need to, or take a non-paying internship if it means you'll get a job with a future better salary, but whatever you do, keep your personal finances straight or else everything else won't seem to matter. Its funny that when you're personal finances are fucked up, you won't be able to focus on anything but that, then you're entire life is on pause. Get this fixed and never let it go out of hand. Sacrifice to make sure your credit is always good.

I can relate so much to this. I thank my mother for teaching me the value of being financially intelligent. As she says:
1. Never spend more than you earn
2. Always make sure you have something for the rainy days
3. If its a need, buy it even if it's expensive, if it's a want, think twice before buying it even if it only costs a penny.
BSOD
Maxd11
Profile Joined July 2011
United States680 Posts
May 04 2012 10:21 GMT
#77
On May 03 2012 04:09 DreamChaser wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2012 03:35 Advocado wrote:
The exercise advice is bullshit.


Oh jeez, the man writes an amazing blog/life advice, and thats the best you can come up with?

Seriously you could attempt to make a counter argument instead of a 16 year old's response

But even if it is bullshit there are literally no draw backs to exercising every day 30 mins a day unless you are doing it improperly and injuring yourself.

16 year old's response??? I find that insulting.
This is really good advice all around and I'll keep reading it until I improve my life.
I looked in the mirror and saw biupilm69t
Zhazulo
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Sweden226 Posts
May 04 2012 21:57 GMT
#78
Thank you for taking your time to share your experiences. I like to find advices to use on myself to develop myself as a person, and while this behavior usually takes a lot of sorting out and discarding, I must say that your list brought up the major points, if not all, there is to know. I even got to add some of your points to my own list. For this, I am thankful.

I would like to repay the favor, to get you to feel better about yourself, and the only thing I can think of would be that "it gets better". We both know that that you already know that, but it is worth saying once in a while when things gets nasty. Kind of a mantra thing. But you know what, I think that will just have to do, for now. Refocus, one thing at a time, and you'll be back on track soon. I promise.

Always be cheerful and look on the bright side. Thanks!
IMHope
Profile Joined February 2011
Korea (South)1241 Posts
May 04 2012 23:01 GMT
#79
Wow this is a really great blog. Sometimes you need to retell yourself these things so that you can push on and not give up. I feel everyone has room to grow and can achieve great things as long as they approach the matter with a good attitude/mindset and have the determination to stick it out even when things get though. Reading this made me reflect on different aspects of my life and I would like to thank you since I feel this has made me want to push myself even more and try to improve on my mistakes even when I'm not completely responsible for them.
Jessica Jung, Kim Taeyeon, Kwon Yuri <333
MightyAtom
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Korea (South)1897 Posts
May 05 2012 00:15 GMT
#80
On May 04 2012 00:11 TurpinOS wrote:
I might be a little bit off topic here but since you are working in the world of business (and seem to enjoy it quite a lot), and since you suggest reading a lot of books, would you have any suggestions as far as book goes for people that are also interested in the world of business.

Thanks a lot again


I'm actually going to help contribute some in-depth on going reviews soon for TL ^^, so give me at least a week! Cheers!
Administrator-I am the universe- Morihei Ueshiba
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