Life changing experience

[smoothg103rd]

That truth is universal in every religion and non-religious philosophy out there. That strength comes through adversity. That coming from nothing is actually an advantage, because it makes you lean and hungry.

A lot of big money doesn't make it to the third generation. The guy in the middle grows up with everything and isn't hungry.

And I don't have a advantage yeah its a couple of success stories of people that make it from the struggle. But its a million people that don't. If u start from the bottom there is no way to go but the top, but 9 out of 10 people stay at the bottom. So what type of advantage is that?

 

[pete]

And I don't have a advantage yeah its a couple of success stories of people that make it from the struggle. But its a million people that don't. If u start from the bottom there is no way to go but the top, but 9 out of 10 people stay at the bottom. So what type of advantage is that?

bro don't focus on the excuses. when you climb a ladder you don't look down, you look up.

 

[smoothg103rd]

You have to pick a restaurant, sneak a peak at the menu outside, pay attention to the dress-code and mannerisms of people that frequent it, and when you are ready, you walk in like you own the place and take your seat at the premier table.

Just wish I had a couple of positive people around around me, people who I could look up to. Only people I had are either locked up, dead or still doing the same shit they been doing. What type of role model is that? Just wish I had somebody around me who brain I could pick someone who know a little bit about a lot.

 

[smoothg103rd]

bro don't focus on the excuses. when you climb a ladder you don't look down, you look up.

I'm just lost pete looking for directions

 

[Que]

And I don't have a advantage yeah its a couple of success stories of people that make it from the struggle. But its a million people that don't. If u start from the bottom there is no way to go but the top, but 9 out of 10 people stay at the bottom. So what type of advantage is that?

I think if you look honestly at the people in "the struggle" you will see that a lot of them are not actually struggling. They may piss and moan but do they engage in the kind of self-reflection you are? Would they actually give up anything or put more effort in, or are the willing to coast?

Don't forget either what an anchor drug use is on a lot of people. It's slavery. The drugs own them. I know a few good people that just live one day to the next just trying to maintain their habit, trying not to get worse.

you know that program you were talking about where you get your High school while also getting a college credit?

What about talking to some people over there. Be honest. People respond well to honest. Explain where you have been, how you came to drop out and that you are looking for a better path. People love stories of redemption and participating in them.

Theres probably grant money out there.

 

[smoothg103rd]

I think if you look honestly at the people in "the struggle" you will see that a lot of them are not actually struggling. They may piss and moan but do they engage in the kind of self-reflection you are? Would they actually give up anything or put more effort in, or are the willing to coast?

Don't forget either what an anchor drug use is on a lot of people. It's slavery. The drugs own them. I know a few good people that just live one day to the next just trying to maintain their habit, trying not to get worse.

you know that program you were talking about where you get your High school while also getting a college credit?

What about talking to some people over there. Be honest. People respond well to honest. Explain where you have been, how you came to drop out and that you are looking for a better path. People love stories of redemption and participating in them.

Theres probably grant money out there.

That program you couldn't be over 21 I'm 21 now so I can't get back in. I was thinking about trying to get a waiver for my ttattoos and joining the military just to get away. But I need a GED for that

 

[pete]

I'm just lost pete looking for directions

write down your goals, in huge letters on a big sign.
then post them on the fridge as constant reminders of what you want, what you're fighting for.

 

[smoothg103rd]

write down your goals, in huge letters on a big sign.
then post them on the fridge as constant reminders of what you want, what you're fighting for.

It's not the fact that I want change. . The problem is I don't know how to go about changing. . I don't know what I wanna do. .. I don't know what I wanna be. .. I'm fucked up

 

[pete]

It's not the fact that I want change. . The problem is I don't know how to go about changing. . I don't know what I wanna do. .. I don't know what I wanna be. .. I'm fucked up

assuming you're drunk or high, then here's your first lesson: stop that shit.
getting fucked up is just another way of sabatoging your goals. it won't help you, in any possible way.

when you're sober, you can think about your goals, and plan them out. when you're sober, you can work at a job and earn money, you can work on your goals.

 

[Que]

^^ yes, almost anywhere you can succeed in life they expect you clean and sober.

I don't know your area but I am thinking about the way people in a proper city often never really leave. No need to.

I don't even know if you are mobile.

Can you drive out of the area for some sort of work, something that you might do for 5 days and commute back on the weekend?

I don't know. Mining? Construction Projects? Dock worker? Oil rigs?

 

[smoothg103rd]

assuming you're drunk or high, then here's your first lesson: stop that shit.
getting fucked up is just another way of sabatoging your goals. it won't help you, in any possible way.

when you're sober, you can think about your goals, and plan them out. when you're sober, you can work at a job and earn money, you can work on your goals.

I was saying fucked up like I'm in a fucked up situation.

 

[smoothg103rd]

^^ yes, almost anywhere you can succeed in life they expect you clean and sober.

I don't know your area but I am thinking about the way people in a proper city often never really leave. No need to.

I don't even know if you are mobile.

Can you drive out of the area for some sort of work, something that you might do for 5 days and commute back on the weekend?

I don't know. Mining? Construction Projects? Dock worker? Oil rigs?

I really only drive local my license aint to good just went to court because of them

 

[pete]

I was saying fucked up like I'm in a fucked up situation.

dude you can sing that song all your life, but nobody wants to hear it.

if you want to do better, then do better. i guarantee you whatever your situation is, others before you have had it too, and they made it out.

 

[smoothg103rd]

dude you can sing that song all your life, but nobody wants to hear it.

if you want to do better, then do better. i guarantee you whatever your situation is, others before you have had it too, and they made it out.

I just gotta find what I wanna do with myself

 

[magicalmoments]

I'm high ishell so it didn't really register yet but I'm sure I'll be thinking about it 2mar. No lie I didn't even see it coming. While I'm walking to my car high ishell I admit I wasn't paying attention all I heard was what's sup now motherfucker. As I look up to see where the noise coming from my eyes wide in as I'm staring at the barrel of a 357 magnum. OH SHIT I thought to myself CLICK I close my eyes CLICK the next sound I heard was the scariest, two loud gunshots this is it I thought to myself. My mind racing as 100 different things running throw it. Now I hear a car door open and slam shut tires squeaking and a engine that sound like the pedal is to the floor. Wtf going on I think to myself. A loud slam as some one close they house door. Honestly at this point idk if I'm still standing or laying down bleeding out. As I open my eyes the first thing I see is two bullet holes in the front of my car. As I'm standing there heart racing thinking wtf just happened

Dude shot your fucking car is what happened. Only in America!

 

[Noor]

Have you looked into job corps? http://www.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx

You can go there until you are 24. One of my friends came up here from KC to escape the street, get their GRED and learn some vocational skills. They have had a successful life since then.

 

[smoothg103rd]

Have you looked into job corps? http://www.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx

You can go there until you are 24. One of my friends came up here from KC to escape the street, get their GRED and learn some vocational skills. They have had a successful life since then.

Been thinking about it too. But not to sure about it

 

[smoothg103rd]

http://rlsmedia.com/article/man-fatally-shot-outside-bar-newark-identified

 

[smoothg103rd]

http://rlsmedia.com/article/suspect-apprehended-after-shooting-seriously-injured-man

 

[smoothg103rd]

http://rlsmedia.com/article/shooting-newark-leaves-man-seriously-injured

 

[pete]

why do you keep posting those links?

 

[smoothg103rd]

why do you keep posting those links?

This is my life changing thread so I show reasons why I'm changing my life

 

[Noor]

This is my life changing thread so I show reasons why I'm changing my life

How about a little less death and injury and a bit more live changing?

 

[smoothg103rd]

How about a little less death and injury and a bit more live changing?

I agree with you Noor

 

[smoothg103rd]

Didn't take a pill in a couple of days. Haven't been in the hood for a couple of days. Been bored out my mind for the past couple of days. But I'm isolating myself on purpose. I'm taking a step back to take a step forward, realized if I keep repeating what I do on a daily basis, than I will keep living like I do on a daily basis.


Just thought I should update where I am right now