What did you learn about life post-25 y/o?

Sounds cliche, but for a long time I looked for happiness in someone else. Wasn't until a very recent breakup that I realized that I can never TRULY be happy with someone else, nor can I make them truly happy if I do not already have happiness within.

I also learned that, when sexing you last a lot longer with little mini-strokes than trying to long stroke it the entire time. She might not like it as much, but that's her problem, not mine.

 

Holy shit did this motherfucker just drop some serious knowledge? My whole world is fucked up right now. I'd rep you if I could but I'm out. Good shit kid.

 

Life isn't always about me. In fact, it seldom is.

(Great thread, Northy! :smt023 )

 

Excellent post Jaisee, well except for the second half - otherwise I completely agree! :smt023

Paniro - great post too. The fellas are being real, and I love it!!

 

Salute!

 

minor thread derail

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I didnt really start learning who I was until around the age of 25. I think somebody earlier talked about chasing your dreams. I say do that 100%. I know there are some limitations with a family at all but write down your goals and go after them as hard as you can NOW!

 

- Love isn't enough to make a relationship work

- Having an education isn't a guarantee for a good life

- Patriotism is ridiculous and a lot of patriotism is rooted in nonsensical propaganda

- Family is VERY important and won't be around forever, enjoy them while you can

- Do what you can to stay out of trouble even if it's at the expense of someone else

- You can't trust most people but if you trust no one then no one will trust you, choose your associations wisely

- Expect the worst out of people and you'll never be disappointed

- Don't argue for the sake of arguing, especially on the internet. You're most likely not going to be changing any minds. Know when to agree to disagree and just walk away from the conversation

- Smile more and appear more approachable

- Understand how money works and how to use it to your advantage in life

- Network and don't burn bridges in your career field

- Just because someone has M.D behind their name doesn't mean they're not an idiot

 

12 for me. Twelve.

 

haha i know the feeling

ill be 30 next month

good news is that i work with a lot of older people, so they're constantly giving me some perspective in life as i grow older. they're always checking up on to me to see if im in school, working a second job, playing sports, or doing other stuff while i still have some youth left. you know stuff gets harder to do as you age, but sometimes you can lose sight of that if you let work get the best of you.

so now im doing everything i can while keeping my free time to a minimum

youll have plenty of time to rest and do nothing when u get old, u know

 

agreed. By the time my father was 30, he already had two children( god rest your soul, baby bro), and I'll be that exact age months from now. Mindboggling. I remember when I turned 18, my parents told me to enjoy it while you can because before you know it you'll turn 30. Boy, were they right.

Time waits for no one.

 

hehe

seriously tho...do your shit now

longer you wait..............:smt090

 

Damn fellas we ain't that old lol. Truthfully I feel you're as old as your responsibilities. My boy is 25 with two kids and that dude is much older than I am if you catch my drift.

 

37 here and I still don't have a lot of free time. Lol. Almost at my 20 yr reunion, damn.

 

Lol. Im catching that drift

 

I did not care when i turn 30 enjoy life much better my son will be 17 in April and am still 36

but true life goes fast ... try and enjoy as much you can

 

well i care because im approaching my physical prime

as an athlete, going down the other side of 30 isn't something you look forward to

when the injuries take longer to heal, when shit starts breaking down, and when you notice your body doesn't have the same speed or strength it used to

 

I know what you mean am not an athlet not even fit lol but i worked in a farm from when i was under 10 and i was lifting more weight that my body weight most times and working hard all was physical work .. i have so much injuries now from that... that all come out when you get older
you get tired faster when older
sometimes i wander how i manage then work until 5pm and then go out and play until middnight running and doing other things
i guess when you get older nothing work good anymore but still enjoy been over 30

 

You lose somethings but gain others like more stamina and flexibility. I've seen too many old school shohans who still beat the shit out of the youngins the only problem with getting older is having to keep up with it more since you're likely to lose a step if you take time off.
Develop other skills too. I'm looking into kendo right now since sword play is far more skilled based than strength based.