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I'm halfway through 30 and this is what I've noticed/learned...
07-04-2021, 07:20 PM
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I'm halfway through 30 and this is what I've noticed/learned...
With my birthday next month I'm a little closer to 40 which seems really odd when I think about it, but I've noticed a few things in my 30's that I might share.
1. Responsibility is a thing of choice if you want it. If you want to get married, have kids, buy a house you can -- but you don't have to.
2. It's good to have a career by the time you turn 30 to stop worrying about finances or even job security.
3. Dating pool at 30/past 30 is dangerous territory for a man because any woman over 30 is looking to rope him in for kids, it'll happen. If you're young at heart, chase younger women.
4. Exercise is key to staying youthful, I still like doing deadlifts and squats -- I warm up extensively and have little to no pain after those movements.
5. Friends wise you might lose a few or a ton because either you're busy or you simply get burned out of doing things (like drinking, etc)
6. Hobbies change, a lot of 30 something's play a lot of sand volleyball, or do yoga -- but that's about as far as it goes for actual exercise.
7. No one's forcing you to act your age or even dress your age -- so never feel pressured to.
8. If you realize that you're different from your peers that's fine, you might have a different life path or different outcome than them.
1. Responsibility is a thing of choice if you want it. If you want to get married, have kids, buy a house you can -- but you don't have to.
2. It's good to have a career by the time you turn 30 to stop worrying about finances or even job security.
3. Dating pool at 30/past 30 is dangerous territory for a man because any woman over 30 is looking to rope him in for kids, it'll happen. If you're young at heart, chase younger women.
4. Exercise is key to staying youthful, I still like doing deadlifts and squats -- I warm up extensively and have little to no pain after those movements.
5. Friends wise you might lose a few or a ton because either you're busy or you simply get burned out of doing things (like drinking, etc)
6. Hobbies change, a lot of 30 something's play a lot of sand volleyball, or do yoga -- but that's about as far as it goes for actual exercise.
7. No one's forcing you to act your age or even dress your age -- so never feel pressured to.
8. If you realize that you're different from your peers that's fine, you might have a different life path or different outcome than them.
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07-04-2021, 07:24 PM
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Repping Op. 30 this year for me, and seems what I expect
Agree 100% on dating aspect. Any woman really after 28 knows the writing on the wall and is dating with intent. But I know 35 year old guys with it together who have no problem dating girls in mid 20s. But older you get , the worse the dating pool generally is. If you’re single at a certain age it isn’t often by choice
Also sad to see friends and others just stop caring for bodies too. Nothing ages you quicker than not being active and eating crap. I do sand volleyball and my less fit friends after a game need to take 2 days of rest from being sore. Meanwhile I view an evening of volleyball as an active rest
Be the 65 year old still running half marathons, white water rafting, hiking, etc and stay young. So many people are 30 and are already rotting
Agree 100% on dating aspect. Any woman really after 28 knows the writing on the wall and is dating with intent. But I know 35 year old guys with it together who have no problem dating girls in mid 20s. But older you get , the worse the dating pool generally is. If you’re single at a certain age it isn’t often by choice
Also sad to see friends and others just stop caring for bodies too. Nothing ages you quicker than not being active and eating crap. I do sand volleyball and my less fit friends after a game need to take 2 days of rest from being sore. Meanwhile I view an evening of volleyball as an active rest
Be the 65 year old still running half marathons, white water rafting, hiking, etc and stay young. So many people are 30 and are already rotting
07-04-2021, 07:26 PM
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CURRENT PR(S)
SQUAT - 295
DEADLIFT - 405
Work on this
SQUAT - 295
DEADLIFT - 405
Work on this
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07-04-2021, 07:41 PM
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38. Married and 2 boys age 5 and 2. Can confirm. Can still go get it, but it's different. Lift in garage and kids get in way though learn how to be active. We are doing the fire towers in the Adirondacks this summer, starting t-ball. Priorities change but stay. Was LEO for 12 years then moved, went back to school and now in new career. How sht turns out and wouldn't change a thing. My true job is to raise 80s-90s era alpha males.
Would say, make yourself uncomfortable. More resilient than you think. Srs
Would say, make yourself uncomfortable. More resilient than you think. Srs
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07-04-2021, 08:08 PM
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Age 38 next month
You’re 3 years past the halfway point hate to tell you lol
You’re 3 years past the halfway point hate to tell you lol
"One day I won't be able to lift any more. Not I won't want to lift. I mean physically unable. That day could be decades from now or it could be tomorrow. All I know is that's the day I'll wish I could lift more than ever. The day I'd give anything for one more workout, one more set, or one more cardio session. So go hard and enjoy every workout, every set, every rep. Because one day you will wake up and you will never get it back."
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07-04-2021, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted By JamesA1990⏩
I am, those are long term goals.CURRENT PR(S)
SQUAT - 295
DEADLIFT - 405
Work on this
SQUAT - 295
DEADLIFT - 405
Work on this
CURRENT PR(S)
SQUAT - 315
DEADLIFT - 405
OHP - 135
BENCH - LOL
HIP THRUST - 425
07-04-2021, 08:59 PM
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My 30’s were the best of times, they were the worst of times.
Got in the best shape of my life.
Started running.
Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Started racing motorcycles on the track.
Wrecked and almost died.
Had to learn how to walk again.
Fell back out of shape got fat.
Got depressed and almost killed myself.
Started a comeback.
41 now benching 185, lost a ton of weight.
Back to running 2 miles.
40’s will be the epic comeback of all time.
I’ll shatter my own records.
Got in the best shape of my life.
Started running.
Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Started racing motorcycles on the track.
Wrecked and almost died.
Had to learn how to walk again.
Fell back out of shape got fat.
Got depressed and almost killed myself.
Started a comeback.
41 now benching 185, lost a ton of weight.
Back to running 2 miles.
40’s will be the epic comeback of all time.
I’ll shatter my own records.
There is no they…
07-04-2021, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
10-30 mins of regular sun exposure is good though.Also sunscreen.
Trust me on the sunscreen.
Trust me on the sunscreen.
CURRENT PR(S)
SQUAT - 315
DEADLIFT - 405
OHP - 135
BENCH - LOL
HIP THRUST - 425
07-04-2021, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted By ShakeBrah⏩
Possibly, and maybe a hint of maturity too.Sooo in your 30s you learned common sense?
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07-04-2021, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted By ShakeBrah⏩
I know you 'avin a giggle m8, but I think OP is saying you start to learn that the **** you cared and fretted about in your 20s don't really mean **** in life, overall. Which is true. As a matter of fact I'm 34 and I learned (finally) just a few years ago that my happiness is ultimately dependent on me -- and only me. You have to start being much more selfish in life if you want to be happy. Be a good person, carry strong morals and integrity, but always remember to feed yourself first in all aspects of life.Sooo in your 30s you learned common sense?
07-04-2021, 09:33 PM
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OP’s pretty spot on.
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07-04-2021, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted By DolphinPilot⏩
Learned this stuff before I was bornI know you 'avin a giggle m8, but I think OP is saying you start to learn that the **** you cared and fretted about in your 20s don't really mean **** in life, overall. Which is true. As a matter of fact I'm 34 and I learned (finally) just a few years ago that my happiness is ultimately dependent on me -- and only me. You have to start being much more selfish in life if you want to be happy. Be a good person, carry strong morals and integrity, but always remember to feed yourself first in all aspects of life.
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07-04-2021, 10:59 PM
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Soon to be 30 myself.
People my age here already done their first divorce and on to second marriage. Am I late or what
People my age here already done their first divorce and on to second marriage. Am I late or what
07-04-2021, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted By Sinan09400⏩
Wow people really suck at picking the wrong partner if they get divorced that quick. They get onto a second marriage that fast too?Soon to be 30 myself.
People my age here already done their first divorce and on to second marriage. Am I late or what
People my age here already done their first divorce and on to second marriage. Am I late or what
Are people lonely and desperate or something?
People really need to figure out what they want in a marriage first. Jesus Christ!
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Repped for good post. I have other observations as well.
Biggest one is its funny how right my dad was about getting older. You really are quite dumb in teens/early 20s. You need experience to know this. Only advantage younger brahs have is being quick with new techs.
Biggest one is its funny how right my dad was about getting older. You really are quite dumb in teens/early 20s. You need experience to know this. Only advantage younger brahs have is being quick with new techs.
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I noticed the majority of my good friends and I have next to no drama anymore and can talk about much deeper things, listen, and reflect way better than in our 20s.
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Originally Posted By thadderbox⏩
Was going to post about this. Girl i'm seeing (a bit older then me) just told me that she wants to stop being responsible/using protection and "put it in god's hands"3. Dating pool at 30/past 30 is dangerous territory for a man becauseany woman over 30 is looking to rope him in for kids, it'll happen. If you're young at heart, chase younger women.
Translation: I want you to knock me up.
Plan: One way ticket to North Carolina.
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Originally Posted By Travis99⏩
30’s and 40’s are the peak years for most guys as that’s when we learn how to get stuff done and stop caring about things. We get money during these times etc etc.My 30’s were the best of times, they were the worst of times.
Got in the best shape of my life.
Started running.
Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Started racing motorcycles on the track.
Wrecked and almost died.
Had to learn how to walk again.
Fell back out of shape got fat.
Got depressed and almost killed myself.
Started a comeback.
41 now benching 185, lost a ton of weight.
Back to running 2 miles.
40’s will be the epic comeback of all time.
I’ll shatter my own records.
Got in the best shape of my life.
Started running.
Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Started racing motorcycles on the track.
Wrecked and almost died.
Had to learn how to walk again.
Fell back out of shape got fat.
Got depressed and almost killed myself.
Started a comeback.
41 now benching 185, lost a ton of weight.
Back to running 2 miles.
40’s will be the epic comeback of all time.
I’ll shatter my own records.
You got this boyo.
The misc is full of a bunch of simp ****ots
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Originally Posted By truesteez⏩
Just lolWas going to post about this. Girl i'm seeing (a bit older then me) just told me that she wants to stop being responsible/using protection and "put it in god's hands"
Translation: I want you to knock me up.
Plan: One way ticket to North Carolina.
Translation: I want you to knock me up.
Plan: One way ticket to North Carolina.
These “strong and independent” are so inspirational.
The misc is full of a bunch of simp ****ots
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Originally Posted By thadderbox⏩
34 going on 35 on the 22nd and i have never in my life nor any of my friends in their 30s ever played sand volleyball or done yoga.. So shut your bitch ass up.6. Hobbies change, a lot of 30 something's play a lot of sand volleyball, or do yoga -- but that's about as far as it goes for actual exercise.
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Originally Posted By Travis99⏩
Awesome!My 30’s were the best of times, they were the worst of times.
Got in the best shape of my life.
Started running.
Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Started racing motorcycles on the track.
Wrecked and almost died.
Had to learn how to walk again.
Fell back out of shape got fat.
Got depressed and almost killed myself.
Started a comeback.
41 now benching 185, lost a ton of weight.
Back to running 2 miles.
40’s will be the epic comeback of all time.
I’ll shatter my own records.
Got in the best shape of my life.
Started running.
Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Started racing motorcycles on the track.
Wrecked and almost died.
Had to learn how to walk again.
Fell back out of shape got fat.
Got depressed and almost killed myself.
Started a comeback.
41 now benching 185, lost a ton of weight.
Back to running 2 miles.
40’s will be the epic comeback of all time.
I’ll shatter my own records.
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In my 30s and I play sand volleyball. Right in the feels. I’ve also played volleyball my entire life but it’s true. A lot of ****ty volleyball players that just started playing in their 30s as a thing to do.
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The Key to 30s is fitness. I'm nearly 37 and Run a lot more than lift but still run. It changes everything and compliments everything. So many guys are fat and unhealthy in this day and age it makes a big difference. I don't live with my kids but it's not hard to go for a 5 mile run at night when the kids are asleep.
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Originally Posted By Sinan09400⏩
You're just fine brah, people rush into relationships because of social pressure to get married/have kids, settle down by at least 30.Soon to be 30 myself.
People my age here already done their first divorce and on to second marriage. Am I late or what
People my age here already done their first divorce and on to second marriage. Am I late or what
Problem is you don't fully get to know someone or what they're like until later and realize you're not match.
CURRENT PR(S)
SQUAT - 315
DEADLIFT - 405
OHP - 135
BENCH - LOL
HIP THRUST - 425
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