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Brilliant, and oh so true.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
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Spot on. I doubt many Snowflakes will appreciate it.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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Amen, NV. A Participation Trophy does not equal ability.
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That message is such BULLSCHIT! Don't believe it.
The example he gave of him following his grandfather's passion does not make this true.
Perhaps most people do not follow their passion. Instead they accept someone else's beliefs, before they have had a chance to develop and trust their own. Or they believe someone's advice "Get into plastics!" and are possibly miserable their whole life, even though they might make a great living.
Bull!
Spend your time doing what you love to do.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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Well composed. I'd also offer there might be a bit of a "luck factor." Simply being in the right place at the right time to take advantage of a situation that will kick start ones career.
Especially true in the entertainment industry.
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I think that was good advice.
I've seen way too many college grads, up through doctoral level, who couldn't get a job in their area of passion (or degree).
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Well composed. I'd also offer there might be a bit of a "luck factor." Simply being in the right place at the right time to take advantage of a situation that will kick start ones career.
Especially true in the entertainment industry. I can cite an example where it was quite true in engineering as well.
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I think he, in the most part, is spot on.
I'd rather die in a BAD gunfight than a GOOD nursing home.
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That message is such BULLSCHIT! Don't believe it.
The example he gave of him following his grandfather's passion does not make this true.
Perhaps most people do not follow their passion. Instead they accept someone else's beliefs, before they have had a chance to develop and trust their own. Or they believe someone's advice "Get into plastics!" and are possibly miserable their whole life, even though they might make a great living.
Bull!
Spend your time doing what you love to do. Even if it doesn't pay - right? Sorry - I disagree. Unless one is not responsible for anyone but himself, gainful employment is first priority. I have a family member who has bought into this passion thing and can't understand why he is practically destitute and can't feed his family without assistance. His chosen passion just doesn't pay - even if you're good at it. He would do well to save the passion as a hobby (which he could easily do) and find work that will pay (which is plentiful here).
Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.
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Get the most expensive degree you can, the department of education will appreciate the interest payments.
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One of the best pieces of career advice I ever got was: "there's only one person who will look out for your best interests".
Hint: it isn't your boss or the company you work for.
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One of the best pieces of career advice I ever got was: "there's only one person who will look out for your best interests".
Hint: it isn't your boss or the company you work for.
...and it isn't your school guidance councilor.
Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.
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I think it's impossible to get paid doing your passion.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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I'm a plumber, I'm in the crap business too!!
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That message is such BULLSCHIT! Don't believe it........
Spend your time doing what you love to do. I love hunting, fishing, screwing. I haven't found it pays well.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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The term, "Starving Artist", comes to mind.
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Excellent video. Only one issue, there is no certainty in life except for death. I most definitively followed "my passion" since I can remember and it worked out for me, even from a financial aspect. Now I have MANY friends who, if money is the measure of success, I am a total failure, but like I used to tell them, not one of you was ever certified for nuclear delivery
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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