Parents who say sh*t like, "after everything I've done for you" don't understand the role. As a parent, you are not allowed to hold anything you do for your children over their head. Period. You brought them into this world. So it is your duty to clothe them, to feed them, to protect them, to make sure that they have direction for school, for their job, for their life, that's the role of a parent. Holding things over your kid's head like the amount of money or time they cost you in order to get them to do something you want them to do is straight up manipulation that is not parenting. They don't owe you sh*t and they deserve your love for free.
���The highest form of peace is having no desire to be seen, validated or understood by anyone.”
- Epictetus
Epictetus (c. 50–135 CE) was a Greek Stoic philosopher born into slavery in the Roman Empire. After gaining his freedom, he became one of Stoicism’s most influential teachers, arguing that true freedom comes from mastering your own mind rather than controlling your circumstances.
Although Epictetus wrote nothing himself, his teachings were recorded by his student Arrian in the Discourses and Enchiridion. He taught that we should focus on what lies within our control—our thoughts, choices, and character—and meet everything else with acceptance and resilience. His ideas influenced generations of thinkers, from Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to modern psychology, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy.
Painting: Daybreak, 1922, by Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966)
@BowTiedBroke High school/College is the same concept as corporate as far as who rlly cares abt u. I’ve seen it first hand at corporate jobs, people acted like they loved a few of these loyal employees to the company for 20-30 years. As soon as they retired/left nobody even talks to/about them
One of the biggest hits to me when I left corporate life was: I had been there almost 20 yrs & I thought they would be SHOCKED. But no one really even cared.
Like in high school, you think the quarterback is the most important person in school. And then you realize a few years later, no one gives a crap. Same can be said of corporate America. Everyone looks up to the VP’s, the executives, the CEO…like they’re some mystical Greek gods.
My daughter recently graduated high school and the guest speaker was a former NFL player. During the speech he asked “Who is the CEO of Universal Studios? Who is the CEO of this company and that company” as he spouted off the names of some other very large companies.
He then said “None of you know. And nobody really cares, outside of those working for the person. Go to work or go to college, work hard, but then start your own company. Your family and close friends are all that will matter in the long run.”
The grandson of the founders of the company I was at was fired shortly after left. His last name was on my paycheck. The place didn’t even skip a beat, the stock continues to trade, the company continues to run. We are all just gears in the machine.
Prices will not go down
Wages won't be above inflation
All the refunds will just go to more AI/automation funding
Simple as that. The wealthy are making absurd amounts of money on every 1% move in their assets.
@E1Farhan And the masses continue to get rug pulled. If you made money off crypto this summer, just admit you’re an inside trader. I don’t think the Market Manipulation will stop/slow-down until the Great R3set imo. Only a matter of time before the printers turn back on either way I guess.
Demand testing is as close of a thing to legit lotto opportunity as you can get. Problem is it costs $5K instead of $1 so people check out.
Can’t lose forever with even mediocre talent
Unfortunately most have zero will power and persistence + lack of priorities
@GUNSANDCRAYONS Patterns. It leads back to the old saying “he’s stuck in his ways” people aren’t challenged to break or change the patterns they’ve created which then leads to a person who lives life through experience not fact. Why learn when u don’t need to the experience is more validating
Which means if you made $80,000 in 2020, you need to make $110-115k today just to maintain the exact same lifestyle… don’t let anyone convince it’s ok to take your foot off the gas.