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post 1698576193 03-01-2024, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
1x a day....usually around 0700



Nope....never even been to Turkey.

I hear it's nice though.....not the prison, the country.



I'm with you man.

The wife and I always (after a few drinks) talk about saying eff it all, moving out to our land and just kicking back.
One day perhaps, what are your thoughts on manifestation/affirmations?
𝕸𝖊𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖔 𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖎
𝕯𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖍 𝖎𝖘 𝖈𝖊𝖗𝖙𝖆𝖎𝖓,𝖑𝖎𝖋𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖓𝖔𝖙.
post 1698577653 03-01-2024, 03:04 PM
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Brah… everyone on misc is CEO 10k/day with 16 inch cawk and harem of 10/10 sloots.

Who you think you styling on?
post 1698578273 03-01-2024, 03:21 PM
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How does it feel to be a manlet?
post 1698578713 03-01-2024, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Ah yes, the one who defines success from a financial perspective.

For reference, I live in a relatively low COL area. Average Household income in this city is $57k/year. The average Home price is about $192k. In 2023 I made $134k I just got a $15k/year raise that will kick in in April and should get a bonus in the $15k-$18k range, so Ill gross around $155k in 2024. My wife makes about $77k working 4 days/week.
Mirin realistic, yet respectable income. Unlike half the misc that makes double that on an off year.
Lurking since '05 - the days of VS gorilla/cloud/goku threads
post 1698707853 03-04-2024, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted By suave2000
OOOOooof sorry to hear brother.

You need to chit at least 3 times per day to be considered a mogger, ded fkn srs.
1x a day....maintenance eating
2 or more poops/day.....bulking
less than 1/day average.....cutting.
Originally Posted By CoffeeStout
One day perhaps, what are your thoughts on manifestation/affirmations?
My sister is real big into that stuff.....im not against it, I believe what consumes your thoughts can be made reality and you need to know what you want to be able to achieve it....but I'm not 100% on board with how far some people go....making boards, staring in the mirror and repeating things to yourself, meditating about x or thinking that if I just believe it will eventually happen.
Originally Posted By monster0ultra
Miscers always try to tear each other down. I'm not here to do that, I wish you well.

BUT

I do have to point out that you're 38. That's exactly the age someone who joined the military at age 18 hits 20 years and gets full retirement. You can be a literal medically defined 70 IQ retard and make it in the military. You're nowhere near retired so there are literal retards doing better than you financially. Let that sink in.
Again...success if not strictly defined by financial status.

I know dudes in this exact situation and are retired or about to retire and are completely lost......sitting at home collecting a check, Rotting.

I also know dudes who are now in their 50's, fully retired from high military positions collecting 7-8k/month AND working back on base as a civilian making 150-180k/year on top of retirement......good for them.

Everybody's situation is different and everybody's definition of success is different. I don't compare myself to anyone and I don't look at anyone else with jealousy or envy. What kind of life would that be....why would I want to do that to myself.....why would I want to live everyday with those unnecessary emotions about things I cant change that would only serve as a negative in my life? What a chit way to live.
Originally Posted By headturner1
How does it feel to be a manlet?
6'6 245lbs....not a manlet bub.
Originally Posted By Kawhilights
Mirin realistic, yet respectable income. Unlike half the misc that makes double that on an off year.
Thanks boyo.
post 1698708373 03-04-2024, 08:42 AM
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Hell it took me to that age to finally find a good job. I was making damn good money and 100% insurance doing something I loved. The job randomly closed down. Had it not I’d be over 100 grand in savings. Been applying for decent jobs and not even getting an email back
post 1698708783 03-04-2024, 08:49 AM
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Criteria to meet to call yourself successful:

1- be financially independent where you never have to work if you don’t feel like it.
2- have a nice place to live
3- have a luxury car in good condition
4- be able to eat prime ribeye, go to steakhouse, buy a laptop etc. without needing to check the price or think wether you can afford it or not.
5- dick must work
6- visible abs year round
7- must have 7/10 or above female
8- can not have any health issues


Additional Misc standards to meet:

9- 16 inch cawk
10- 800 lbs bench
11- harem of 50 10/10 sloots
12- ceo 10k/day passive income
13- 6’2 height, not allowed to be shorter or taller
post 1698712983 03-04-2024, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted By kusok
Criteria to meet to call yourself successful:

1- be financially independent where you never have to work if you don’t feel like it.
2- have a nice place to live
3- have a luxury car in good condition
4- be able to eat prime ribeye, go to steakhouse, buy a laptop etc. without needing to check the price or think wether you can afford it or not.
5- dick must work
6- visible abs year round
7- must have 7/10 or above female
8- can not have any health issues


Additional Misc standards to meet:

9- 16 inch cawk
10- 800 lbs bench
11- harem of 50 10/10 sloots
12- ceo 10k/day passive income
13- 6’2 height, not allowed to be shorter or taller
Sad but true.......tat ta ta ta ta dunnnnnn, dun dunydundundunnnnn.......duuuuuuun, dun dunydundundunnnnn
post 1698713423 03-04-2024, 10:31 AM
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What's your typical morning routine?
post 1698746543 03-05-2024, 12:14 AM
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Congrats on the success, that's the best feeling.

How do you deal with bad family?
post 1698758573 03-05-2024, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted By 87dman
What's your typical morning routine?
Up at 0545, let the dog out, pee, drink 6-8oz water, start coffee for my wife.
Wife is up about 6, she starts getting ready. We chat a bit.
I try to read for 30 minutes
Start waking up my daughter (1 year old) about 0645
Hang out with her/get her ready for the day
wife and daughter leave about 0710
I head up to the office to start my day about 0715
Originally Posted By MiscistheGOAT
Congrats on the success, that's the best feeling.

How do you deal with bad family?
It's not easy, especially when you've done well for yourself and you're just trying to live your life and your family (mainly parents) are still operating/making decisions like they always have....just feeling like they are trying to pull you back down. It was tough to manage for 4-5 years (when it was at it's worst) but I basically tried to manage them as best I could while keeping my distance.

From 18-28 I pretty much stayed as far away from them as possible....literally moved to the other side of the country, because I knew they would never visit....and just really found myself and created my life. When I moved back they were in a really rough spot and that required a lot of my attention/money to keep them from being homeless. Luckily my wife was supportive (and that made a huge difference) and we got through it.

Loooooooongggg story short, my dad passed away and my mother has taken control of her life and is doing great now.

I know I left out a lot details, just trying not to get into the weeds and go off about my parents. They were horrible with money, my dad was horrible about managing his health issue which is eventually what took him, my mom was living in a delusional state, popping pain pills to deal with life and was literally not taking care of anything.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Up at 0545, let the dog out, pee, drink 6-8oz water, start coffee for my wife.
Wife is up about 6, she starts getting ready. We chat a bit.
I try to read for 30 minutes
Start waking up my daughter (1 year old) about 0645
Hang out with her/get her ready for the day
wife and daughter leave about 0710
I head up to the office to start my day about 0715



It's not easy, especially when you've done well for yourself and you're just trying to live your life and your family (mainly parents) are still operating/making decisions like they always have....just feeling like they are trying to pull you back down. It was tough to manage for 4-5 years (when it was at it's worst) but I basically tried to manage them as best I could while keeping my distance.

From 18-28 I pretty much stayed as far away from them as possible....literally moved to the other side of the country, because I knew they would never visit....and just really found myself and created my life. When I moved back they were in a really rough spot and that required a lot of my attention/money to keep them from being homeless. Luckily my wife was supportive (and that made a huge difference) and we got through it.

Loooooooongggg story short, my dad passed away and my mother has taken control of her life and is doing great now.

I know I left out a lot details, just trying not to get into the weeds and go off about my parents. They were horrible with money, my dad was horrible about managing his health issue which is eventually what took him, my mom was living in a delusional state, popping pain pills to deal with life and was literally not taking care of anything.
Good job making it out. That's amazing.

Your goal now is to raise some kids and put them in a better position
post 1698786773 03-05-2024, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Ah yes, the one who defines success from a financial perspective.

For reference, I live in a relatively low COL area. Average Household income in this city is $57k/year. The average Home price is about $192k. In 2023 I made $134k I just got a $15k/year raise that will kick in in April and should get a bonus in the $15k-$18k range, so Ill gross around $155k in 2024. My wife makes about $77k working 4 days/week.
fkin LMAO at wagiecels who thinks they're *successful*



back to work, don't have fun
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post 1698814343 03-06-2024, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted By plebmaximus
fkin LMAO at wagiecels who thinks they're *successful*



back to work, don't have fun
Yes, because working a fulfilling job and having a career you're proud of negates success.

Why such a negative outlook? That's no way to live brother.
post 1698818623 03-06-2024, 10:11 AM
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Married?
Kids?
Know how to code?
MBA?
School?
Profession?
Car?
State?
No pix?
post 1698820723 03-06-2024, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted By Brommando
Married?
Kids?
Know how to code?
MBA?
School?
Profession?
Car?
State?
No pix?
Married -Yes. Together 12 years
Kids -Yes, 1.
Know how to code? -No. AI is coming for that.
MBA -Yes
School? Undergrad -BS Finance, GA Southern University. MBA from UGA.
Profession? -Large Scale Commercial Construction (Infrastructure/Oil & Gas) Controls & Scheduling Manager.
Car? I have 2, 3 if you count my wife's, which is in my name.
State? Georgia.
No pix? No, no pix. I've posted several over the years in other threads.
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What's you advice/tips for leveling up?
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Ah yes, the one who defines success from a financial perspective.

For reference, I live in a relatively low COL area. Average Household income in this city is $57k/year. The average Home price is about $192k. In 2023 I made $134k I just got a $15k/year raise that will kick in in April and should get a bonus in the $15k-$18k range, so Ill gross around $155k in 2024. My wife makes about $77k working 4 days/week.
Bro.........
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How'd you do it, bro?
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Yes, because working a fulfilling job and having a career you're proud of negates success.

Why such a negative outlook? That's no way to live brother.
What he is saying is that someone with a "job" does not have the ultimate freedom which typically is a high priority for those that are successful since time is more important than money.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Married -Yes. Together 12 years
Kids -Yes, 1.
Know how to code? -No. AI is coming for that.
MBA -Yes
School? Undergrad -BS Finance, GA Southern University. MBA from UGA.
Profession? -Large Scale Commercial Construction (Infrastructure/Oil & Gas) Controls & Scheduling Manager.
Car? I have 2, 3 if you count my wife's, which is in my name.
State? Georgia.
No pix? No, no pix. I've posted several over the years in other threads.
I am working on a software defined controls solutions that will look to evolve/disrupt the entire manufacturing industry. SRS
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Originally Posted By donblaximus
I am working on a software defined controls solutions that will look to evolve/disrupt the entire manufacturing industry. SRS
In.
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Originally Posted By bsmit107
Yes, because working a fulfilling job and having a career you're proud of negates success.

Why such a negative outlook? That's no way to live brother.
sure, 'success' is all relative, and I'm happy for you, but I wouldn't give out life and finance advice (srs)
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