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post 1693256413 11-12-2023, 01:00 PM
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What do you even do after getting a career?

Everyday feels like groundhogs day. I have no debt, I have a mortgage, my car is paid off. But I feel stagnant, all I do is sit at home, go to the gym, play video games, and play guitar

I’m not learning anything, I’m not working towards anything. Feels like I’m just going through the motions
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693256523 11-12-2023, 01:02 PM
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Drinking. A lot of drinking.
post 1693256633 11-12-2023, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
Drinking. A lot of drinking.
But I don’t drink lol
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693256893 11-12-2023, 01:10 PM
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most people start a family
post 1693256943 11-12-2023, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted By BrianDaMan⏩
most people start a family
I figured this was pretty obvious, right? lol
post 1693257013 11-12-2023, 01:12 PM
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If you have the time and energy there's probably lots of stuff you could do to not feel stagnant.
~ In a world where you can be anything, be kind ~
post 1693257043 11-12-2023, 01:12 PM
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Now is the time where you learn to enjoy your life.
post 1693257303 11-12-2023, 01:17 PM
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What does your ideal life look it?

Find that and work towards it.
There is but one path....we kill them all.
post 1693257443 11-12-2023, 01:21 PM
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Develop a drink and / or drug problem to make the working day more challenging
post 1693257483 11-12-2023, 01:21 PM
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Buy a boat and fishing gear
Take up golf
Buy sport car and go to track meets


Do those three things first and report back
post 1693257523 11-12-2023, 01:21 PM
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Lift, climb some mountains idk
post 1693257573 11-12-2023, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
Everyday feels like groundhogs day. I have no debt, I have a mortgage, my car is paid off. But I feel stagnant, all I do is sit at home, go to the gym, play video games, and play guitar

I’m not learning anything, I’m not working towards anything. Feels like I’m just going through the motions
If you aren't learning anything or working towards anything, that's not a career, it's a job.
Screw nature; my body will do what I DAMN WELL tell it to do!

The only dangerous thing about an exercise is the person doing it.

They had the technology to rebuild me. They made me better, stronger, faster......
post 1693257613 11-12-2023, 01:24 PM
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Do some volunteer work and give back to the community.
post 1693257723 11-12-2023, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
Buy a boat and fishing gear
Take up golf
Buy sport car and go to track meets


Do those three things first and report back
I have a sports car but I daily drive it. Maybe I need to start going to auto cross events
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693257813 11-12-2023, 01:27 PM
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post 1693257853 11-12-2023, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted By DuracellBunny⏩
If you aren't learning anything or working towards anything, that's not a career, it's a job.
I meant in a general sense but I understand you
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693257893 11-12-2023, 01:27 PM
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Spend time with your girlfriend?
post 1693257933 11-12-2023, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
If you have the time and energy there's probably lots of stuff you could do to not feel stagnant.
Well I was trying to teach myself Japanese earlier this year and bought some lesson books but I fell off with my practice
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693257993 11-12-2023, 01:29 PM
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In my case it’s just wait to die
post 1693258003 11-12-2023, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted By radrd⏩
Do some volunteer work and give back to the community.
This is a great one.
Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
Well I was trying to teach myself Japanese earlier this year and bought some lesson books but I fell off with my practice
Why'd you fall off? Why not pick it back up.
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post 1693258043 11-12-2023, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
This is a great one.



Why'd you fall off? Why not pick it back up.
Yea I gotta start all over, but idk just got side tracked with other things
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693258093 11-12-2023, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted By Ausaric⏩
In my case it’s just wait to die
Didn’t you make stuff out of metal? You don’t have a side business for that?
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693258183 11-12-2023, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
Yea I gotta start all over, but idk just got side tracked with other things
Are there in person classes you could go to?
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post 1693258213 11-12-2023, 01:32 PM
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Buy a motorcycle. Join a riding group, ride to cool places and do stuff.
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post 1693258253 11-12-2023, 01:33 PM
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you need to travel and leave America
post 1693258273 11-12-2023, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
Didn’t you make stuff out of metal? You don’t have a side business for that?
Nope you’re thinking of someone else
post 1693258553 11-12-2023, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Are there in person classes you could go to?
No I downloaded the MeetUp social networking app to see if there’s any local Japanese study clubs but it’s all online only

It would be easier if I had a friend or someone in person that actually speaks fluently versus me just watching countless hours of YouTube video and anime in Japanese
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.

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post 1693258623 11-12-2023, 01:42 PM
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I need some activities to stop rotting too. I'm thinking of an AI girlfriend, maybe I'll go camping somewhere.
post 1693259313 11-12-2023, 01:53 PM
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Several options IMO. I'll list the extremes, but all humans are different, and it's totally possible to be a hybrid or tribrid.

Careercel - Hopefully your career is your passion anyways, but even if not... this type of person devotes lots of free time towards their career. Certification studying, higher education, seminars, conventions, reading the latest news and updates all the time. Puts in overtime if applicable. Pretty much associates identity with their career, and intends to climb the ladder as far as possible, including at the expense of friends/family time.

Familycel - Escalate that GF to a wife, have kids, plan for their future, schedule vacations. Career still matters, especially with dependents, you'll probably want to do "above the minimum" at work, but you're not willing to compromise on your family time, and stagnance is tolerable.

Hobbycel/Funcel - Maybe you have a GF, or even a wife, but more fitting to say you're single and maybe pharking around. Indulge in your hobbies, get a little crazy with substance abuse, possibly party often. Your mind is occupied by the next fun activities, and your next vacation day. You do the bare minimum at work, or just above it, and it's more likely that your career isn't a passion, but is instead a means-to-an-end.
post 1693259453 11-12-2023, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
No I downloaded the MeetUp social networking app to see if there’s any local Japanese study clubs but it’s all online only

It would be easier if I had a friend or someone in person that actually speaks fluently versus me just watching countless hours of YouTube video and anime in Japanese
Most streaming sites let you choose dubbing/subtitles in lots of different languages. I don't know how many have Japanese available, but try watching English language movies/shows with Japanese subtitles or Japanese dubbing.
Screw nature; my body will do what I DAMN WELL tell it to do!

The only dangerous thing about an exercise is the person doing it.

They had the technology to rebuild me. They made me better, stronger, faster......
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