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For now though, I want you to take a deep, long breath…just don't think about it or anything really, relax for a second or for a few minutes. Take a break you know? Because you have tried improving if not a lot then bit by bit. Take a note of what you actually can't do, then practice and repeat.

I'm trying not to doompost but the winter blues have gotten me. Part of me feels as if I should have everything organized in life by now. Thank you for your kind message. :'D
 
Part of me feels as if I should have everything organized in life by now.
Why? I'm much older than you and I still haven't figured out anything. That's a fool's errand, my friend. Just take it day-by-day.
 
Why? I'm much older than you and I still haven't figured out anything. That's a fool's errand, my friend. Just take it day-by-day.

I guess it's an age-related thing, my generation is much more exposed to other people's lifestyles and achievements through social media so you end up passively / subconsciously comparing yourself to other people. When you're unable to achieve certain milestones it hits harder.
 
Why? I'm much older than you and I still haven't figured out anything. That's a fool's errand, my friend. Just take it day-by-day.
Even when I reach your age I strongly doubt I’ll have everything figured out.
So yea, @The Almighty Hamster , you’ve nothing worry about. You’re completely normal.
 
I guess it's an age-related thing, my generation is much more exposed to other people's lifestyles and achievements through social media so you end up passively / subconsciously comparing yourself to other people. When you're unable to achieve certain milestones it hits harder.
But here's the thing: you are not watching people being endlessly successful, you are watching a curated, perfectly selected highlight reel of their lives. I used to think of sites like Instagram as poisonous because they showed me how much of a failure I was... then met some of the people I was following IRL and the illusion quickly shattered once I discovered that they weren't the brand clothing-wearing, fancy restaurants-eating, eternal party- going kind like they tried to be. Hell, most worked even worse jobs than me, and resided in worst areas.

I'd advise to never use newspapers nor social media as standards for anything.
 
I'm trying not to doompost but the winter blues have gotten me. Part of me feels as if I should have everything organized in life by now. Thank you for your kind message. :'D
Thank you, this makes me feel a bit better. I'm gonna go play Mario Kart 64 and relax for a bit.
You're welcome and please if you need help with anything, ask us

Also, hug your parents and love them as they love you
 
But here's the thing: you are not watching people being endlessly successful, you are watching a curated, perfectly selected highlight reel of their lives. I used to think of sites like Instagram as poisonous because they showed me how much of a failure I was... then met some of the people I was following IRL and the illusion quickly shattered once I discovered that they weren't the brand clothing-wearing, fancy restaurants-eating, eternal party- going kind like they tried to be. Hell, most worked even worse jobs than me, and resided in worst areas.

I'd advise to never use newspapers nor social media as standards for anything.

What worries me most is the effect it's having on young men. The self-improvement echo-chamber is terrible because it's all a bunch of macho masculine misogynistic gurus who try to sell you their next course and product. I'm not just talking about Tate or Hamza or any of the other extreme weirdos, loads of them are like this. It's ruined the concept of bettering yourself and turned it into a D-measuring contest with other guys, belittling each other for not reaching a certain status or having wealth, which makes you even more insecure and miserable. I want to be better but in a way that actually makes me happier, healthier and more fulfilled.
 
I want to be better but in a way that actually makes me happier, healthier and more fulfilled.
Just saying that is proof enough that you are much better than them and that their shallow message didn't reach you.

I used to be really annoyed by all the "self-made entrepreneurs" flexing their cars and fancy watches, but then I realized just how hollow everything was. You drive a Lamborghini? That's great! I used to drive around a 25-year-old Regatta-S. Guess what? They both take me places.
 
Thank you, this makes me feel a bit better. I'm gonna go play Mario Kart 64 and relax for a bit.
That sounds really wholesome. Have fun. :)
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Just saying that is proof enough that you are much better than them and that their shallow message didn't reach you.

I used to be really annoyed by all the "self-made entrepreneurs" flexing their cars and fancy watches, but then I realized just how hollow everything was. You drive a Lamborghini? That's great! I used to drive around a 25-year-old Regatta-S. Guess what? They both take me places.
All awesome cars.
 
this thread got me to look up wtf a Regata is and now I kind of want one (unfortunately Fiat is basically non-existent here in the states and from what I remember importing euro cars is not the same deal as importing japanese cars)
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There is just something about boxy cars from the 80s that rlly speaks to me, even if I think some of the culture around classic cars (especially where I live) can be kind of insufferable
 
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Mine had half a dozen owners before I even got to drive it and all it ever needed was a new set of tires. Best money I have ever spent.
that's pretty funny because here fiats have kind of a rep here for being shitboxes, granted a lot of that is because the only models they sold here in recent memory were after they merged with the same company that owns one of the big american automakers and their QC suffered dearly as a result
 
I used to be really annoyed by all the "self-made entrepreneurs" flexing their cars and fancy watches, but then I realized just how hollow everything was. You drive a Lamborghini? That's great! I used to drive around a 25-year-old Regatta-S. Guess what? They both take me places.

If a car goes vroom and can take me to point A and point B in a comfortable fashion, it doesn't really matter what the cost or manufacture is.
 
If a car goes vroom and can take me to point A and point B in a comfortable fashion, it doesn't really matter what the cost or manufacture is.
Lmaoo I love this mindset.
 
Lmaoo I love this mindset.

I'm utilitarian for things that are designed to be utilitarian i.e. cars, shoes, the internet etc. When it comes to art-related things involving intricate design then that warrants splashing the cash a wee bit.
 
I'm utilitarian for things that are designed to be utilitarian i.e. cars, shoes, the internet etc. When it comes to art-related things involving intricate design then that warrants splashing the cash a wee bit.
Honestly based
 

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