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[MMA_scientist]

I just thought it was funny when I read you mentioned you were white. I don't have any opinions about that statement, I just think it was funny

Just saying... I have been given an advantageous position in life. A white guy in America... not generally regarded as the toughest road to success. Not that I think it gives me any actual advantages, but no one is going to discriminate against me in a job application because of the fact that I am white and male. No one is really trying to keep me down.

[SPX]

I talked about making a kamikaze bet one time, after an extended losing streak... not like I push all in every time I lose. If I did, I wouldn't be here 18 months after I started posting my plays. But at the time, I was thinking about retiring. My view on this is that if I can win, great I will keep doing it, it is fun and I make money. But if I can't beat the books, I am not doing it... I actually don't like to gamble at all. So at the time, it felt like I was just gambling, and I was going to get out and turn my attention elsewhere.

You really think you could just walk away like that? You've made the comment plenty of times that if you busted out you'd just end up reloading anyway.

And where would you be in life without IWS?

But if you guys want to think I am control freak that cannot break routine or have alcohol so I don't lose control, that's fine. If I have the choice of control or no control, I admit that I definitely choose control.

So what's the deal with alcohol then? It seems you'd have tried a few drinks here or there a) just to do something new in life, and b) so that you can speak educatedly about such a widespread experience when in the company of others.

[SPX]

Yeah, I would not like that feeling either... but if I had no money at all, I would get a job and then build my empire part time. Or I would cut my expenses or move home or live in a tent or something (if I was single).

I actually lived in my car once. Right after I moved to Minnesota (and this was during the winter and shit) I didn't know anyone there and didn't have the money to move into a place, so I lived out of a Jeep Cherokee for 2 months. It sucked.

[SPX]

I have respect for what you are trying to do... not the way I would do it, but still, you are trying to make some shit happen, and for that I have nothing but applause.

As for your bodybuilding... it is going to be funny when you spend a couple years bulking up, and then lose interest/find a girl/get a job, and forget to shed the weight. I look forward to calling you fat.

Seriously though, I make fun of bodybuilding, but I am just giving you shit... good for you.

Thanks. A big part of what's motivating me right now is that I'm rapidly heading toward 30 years old. I really don't want to turn 30 and still be living like I'm a college kid.

My motivation is basically to make as much shit happen between now and my birthday that I can and just kind of catch up on goals that have been around for a long time--some of them have been goals since I was a teenager. This includes basic things like move into a bigger apartment (my apartment is TINY . . . 220 sq. ft.), get a car, and stabilize my financial situation. It also includes other goals like my physical goals that I want to achieve and some other things in other areas of interest that I have.

I've got between now and the end of December to do some big shit.

[SPX]

Just saying... I have been given an advantageous position in life. A white guy in America... not generally regarded as the toughest road to success. Not that I think it gives me any actual advantages, but no one is going to discriminate against me in a job application because of the fact that I am white and male. No one is really trying to keep me down.

This reminds me about the part in the Freakanomics documentary when they were talking about white names and black names and how they impact your path to success.

[MMA_scientist]

You really think you could just walk away like that? You've made the comment plenty of times that if you busted out you'd just end up reloading anyway.

And where would you be in life without IWS?

I could easily walk away if I was convinced that I had no edge. Where would I be? Probably I would still post here because I like to shoot the shit with you guys... but I have been focusing a lot more on the market lately anyway, so I would try to get Zak to start a stocks subforum or I would be back on the grappling forum. Gotta have something to keep me busy at work.

So what's the deal with alcohol then? It seems you'd have tried a few drinks here or there a) just to do something new in life, and b) so that you can speak educatedly about such a widespread experience when in the company of others.

When I was younger, it was because I knew that I had an addictive and risk taking personality and I didn't want to end up like my dad (and many others in my family). But then when I got old enough to realize I can make my own decisions, it became more just a way to not conform to the expectations of others. I just don't see the benefit to me, only downside. It is like making a bet where you can only lose money, never win. Nothing good can come of it for me, so why would get involved... I sure as hell don't care if I fit in. Also, I really do think it is a waste of money and a lot of people use it to take the edge off... but I like the edge on, I don't want to take the edge off. I mean, I have had beer before (a couple sips when when I was a kid), and it taked like pisswater to me... I don't push through unpleasant shit just so I can fit in. I have never understood "acquired tastes"- if it is gross, I don't go back. I also don't drink coffee for the same reason- it is gross so why would I keep drinking it? It is not like it is something I need or is good for me, so I don't understand why people push through the unpleasantness until they like it.

Bottom line is that I just don't see the upside on any level and it is sort of matter of principle to me now.

[MMA_scientist]

Thanks. A big part of what's motivating me right now is that I'm rapidly heading toward 30 years old. I really don't want to turn 30 and still be living like I'm a college kid.

My motivation is basically to make as much shit happen between now and my birthday that I can and just kind of catch up on goals that have been around for a long time--some of them have been goals since I was a teenager. This includes basic things like move into a bigger apartment (my apartment is TINY . . . 220 sq. ft.), get a car, and stabilize my financial situation. It also includes other goals like my physical goals that I want to achieve and some other things in other areas of interest that I have.

I've got between now and the end of December to do some big shit.

good on you. if it doesn't work out by your bday, what happens?

funny you are looking for a bigger place, I actually am trying to sell my place now and simplify my life. We are actually thinking about auctioning off every thing we own and just keeping the things that are actually important to us.

I live here now: EDIT. forgot about those stalkers, don't want my wife's pictures showing up on here.

Trying to move into a 1000sqft home to traumatize my kids. But my wife is on board... and I am pretty excited about it really.

[SPX]

I mean, I have had beer before (a couple sips when when I was a kid), and it taked like pisswater to me... I don't push through unpleasant shit just so I can fit in. I have never understood "acquired tastes"- if it is gross, I don't go back. I also don't drink coffee for the same reason- it is gross so why would I keep drinking it? It is not like it is something I need or is good for me, so I don't understand why people push through the unpleasantness until they like it.

I had a similar experience. I was 14 when I first drank beer. It was a Budweiser that my step-dad had given me. I thought it was disgusting then and I still don't like Bud to this day. In fact, when I first started drinking, I avoided beer at all costs. I just didn't like it. But for me, one of the biggest lessons was learning that not all beer tastes the same. The first beer that I really found that I actually kind of liked was Corona. Now I'm more into local micro-brews. If I'm broke, I drink PBR. But there is a huge world of beer out there. A good hefeweizen really tastes nothing like a Coors Light.

As for pushing through even when it tastes like shit, though, I think that's all about the effect. You may not find any value in it (or may not think you would if I tried it), but a lot of people do.

[MMA_scientist]

I had a similar experience. I was 14 when I first drank beer. It was a Budweiser that my step-dad had given me. I thought it was disgusting then and I still don't like Bud to this day. In fact, when I first started drinking, I avoided beer at all costs. I just didn't like it. But for me, one of the biggest lessons was learning that not all beer tastes the same. The first beer that I really found that I actually kind of liked was Corona. Now I'm more into local micro-brews. If I'm broke, I drink PBR. But there is a huge world of beer out there. A good hefeweizen really tastes nothing like a Coors Light.

As for pushing through even when it tastes like shit, though, I think that's all about the effect. You may not find any value in it (or may not think you would if I tried it), but a lot of people do.

Yeah, to be honest, I would probably get into a lot of the microbrew stuff and I am sure I would like wine. I am something of a foodie, so I really do miss the wine or mixed drink when I am having a good meal. But it is just a way of life for me now. Once I draw a line in the sand on something, I stick to it. I used to drink a couple of 20oz Mt. Dews a day, but in 2005 I just said, I am not drinking soda anymore. I have not had a soda since. I sometimes consider going back to just an occasional coke when I want one... but I just can't break my vow. Fuck, maybe I am a control freak. I am having some self discovery here.

[SPX]

good on you. if it doesn't work out by your bday, what happens?

funny you are looking for a bigger place, I actually am trying to sell my place now and simplify my life. We are actually thinking about auctioning off every thing we own and just keeping the things that are actually important to us.

I live here now: EDIT. forgot about those stalkers, don't want my wife's pictures showing up on here.

Trying to move into a 1000sqft home to traumatize my kids. But my wife is on board... and I am pretty excited about it really.

If it doesn't work out by my b-day then I just press forward, but I really want to enter my 3rd decade on this planet in as good of shape as possible.

Yeah, I'm trying to get a bigger place, but you have to remember that where I'm at right now is less than 1/4th of the size of the smaller place that you're looking to move into. I can't even comfortably get a couch in here for company to sit on. Basically, I want a place where I can actually move around a little and also where I can entertain guests on fight night and whatnot.

I do support your plan of simplification though, especially if it saves money. My problem is that right now my situation is a little TOO simple.

[MMA_scientist]

A bunch of my buddies are into homebrews and stuff. They are always having these homebrew parties and of course I never go... so from that perspective, I guess I am sacrificing something... but it is worth the trade off to me. Sometimes when I want to mess around with people I will tell them I am in recovery. I just liek to watch the reactions. It ranges from "good for you buddy" to "oh man, I am sorry... stammer... I didn't know..." good times

[MMA_scientist]

If it doesn't work out by my b-day then I just press forward, but I really want to enter my 3rd decade on this planet in as good of shape as possible.

Yeah, I'm trying to get a bigger place, but you have to remember that where I'm at right now is less than 1/4th of the size of the smaller place that you're looking to move into. I can't even comfortably get a couch in here for company to sit on. Basically, I want a place where I can actually move around a little and also where I can entertain guests on fight night and whatnot.

I do support your plan of simplification though, especially if it saves money. My problem is that right now my situation is a little TOO simple.

I lived in a place that was about that size when I was in college, it was definitely under 300sqft. But it was free and it was only for a couple years. I can see wanting a bigger place for sure.

For us, it isn't really about the money, although that will be nice. It is more about just cutting the shit from our lives and getting down to the important stuff. Like, we are probably going to be dumping the televisions and stuff like that. Just make a list of the things we actually enjoy and the the stuff we actually value and then just go to that... no extra.

[SPX]

For us, it isn't really about the money, although that will be nice. It is more about just cutting the shit from our lives and getting down to the important stuff. Like, we are probably going to be dumping the televisions and stuff like that. Just make a list of the things we actually enjoy and the the stuff we actually value and then just go to that... no extra.

Don't you actually order the fights sometimes, though?

[MMA_scientist]

Don't you actually order the fights sometimes, though?

Yeah occasionally at my place. But 90% of the time I go to a buddy's house to watch. I only watch at my house when I am having some jj pals over, since his wife doesn't like to have the riffraff in the house, I have them over to mine.

[edman5555]

When I am not stealing them over the internet I go over to a friends house and watch them there. He has a nice couch and he makes really good dip. I usually throw him some money, 10-20 dollars. Kinda expensive but it is usually just three of us. I have a really nice computer monitor though so stealing it from Dana White isn't that bad. It is a 23'' HD monitor. It's funny to think about it but I am actually stealing from Dana, and the Fertitta brothers.