If you knew then what you know now............
Discussion
Following on from the 'what were you doing at 20?' post, that I've just read (with interest), I thought I'd post this because there's a number of you younger chaps (and chapesses) that seem to be unsure of where you are going and what it's all about.
When I was 20 I was utterly without direction and I wished I'd had the courage to follow my own dream (to be a professional racing driver) rather than choose a direction that appeared to meet my parents desires (that of going to uni and then getting a 'career'). That decision really let myself down and it's something I deeply regret. yes the driving thing might not have worked out but I'll never know that will I? What really pissed me off is that I felt I had it in me to be a good driver and this was partly vindicated when I won a racing car in a competition some years later (11 years to be precise) run by Cars and Car conversions. Anyway - f u c k it, things have changed now and you just get on with things don't you?
But I bet there's so much good experience amongst us that I'd really be interested to hear what advice you'd give to those whom are struggling knowing what you know now. So come on - what advice and help can you offer to all of us about life, the universe and everything?
My piece of advice is; no matter how hard it appears or what obstructions are placed in your way you have to follow your dreams come what may. Do not be put off, do not be hindered; follow that dream until you have succeeded.
When I was 20 I was utterly without direction and I wished I'd had the courage to follow my own dream (to be a professional racing driver) rather than choose a direction that appeared to meet my parents desires (that of going to uni and then getting a 'career'). That decision really let myself down and it's something I deeply regret. yes the driving thing might not have worked out but I'll never know that will I? What really pissed me off is that I felt I had it in me to be a good driver and this was partly vindicated when I won a racing car in a competition some years later (11 years to be precise) run by Cars and Car conversions. Anyway - f u c k it, things have changed now and you just get on with things don't you?
But I bet there's so much good experience amongst us that I'd really be interested to hear what advice you'd give to those whom are struggling knowing what you know now. So come on - what advice and help can you offer to all of us about life, the universe and everything?
My piece of advice is; no matter how hard it appears or what obstructions are placed in your way you have to follow your dreams come what may. Do not be put off, do not be hindered; follow that dream until you have succeeded.
Einion Yrth said:
It is better to regret that which you have done, rather than that which you have not.
And if you see your Mom this weekend, be sure to tell her....
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good post- my tuppence worth:
stick to what you're talented at. The "you can achieve it if you try hard enough" approach is to be applauded, but will usually only succeed if you have a talent (natural ability) as a foundation. You might be able to learn to be a great driver, but it's a massive advantage if you have some talent. From the way you write Savaloy, you know that you had that ability.
stick to what you're talented at. The "you can achieve it if you try hard enough" approach is to be applauded, but will usually only succeed if you have a talent (natural ability) as a foundation. You might be able to learn to be a great driver, but it's a massive advantage if you have some talent. From the way you write Savaloy, you know that you had that ability.
Wh-wh-wh-wh-what does regret mean..... Well son..
Yep that pretty much sums it up - top track and an excellent driving antheme for those late night cross country blats.
Matt
Mr E said:
It is better to regret that which you have done, rather than that which you have not.
And if you see your Mom this weekend, be sure to tell her....
www.songtwo.demon.co.uk/orbital/ove.html
NME said:
HUGE STOMPING HEAVY METAL BASTARD of a show-stopper
Yep that pretty much sums it up - top track and an excellent driving antheme for those late night cross country blats.
Matt
What advice? Phew it’s a tough one, you learn something new about life almost every day.
I’d say the most important ones are:-
1. Make sure you can hold your head high and look yourself in the eye in the morning when shaving/putting on your make up.
2. You’re here for a good time, not a long time.
3. Even if all others doubt you still consider it, they could be wrong.
4. Be kind, honest and caring, but know when others are taking advantage.
5. Never underestimate the value of playing a good forward defensive stroke.
I’d say the most important ones are:-
1. Make sure you can hold your head high and look yourself in the eye in the morning when shaving/putting on your make up.
2. You’re here for a good time, not a long time.
3. Even if all others doubt you still consider it, they could be wrong.
4. Be kind, honest and caring, but know when others are taking advantage.
5. Never underestimate the value of playing a good forward defensive stroke.
1. To your own self be true. No matter how much you want to design the next supercar offering from AM, if you have about all the imagination and engineering knowledge of Mrs Doyle, forget it.
2. Only a fool does not change his mind. If you dread getting up in the morning and the thought of going to work, forget the fact that it cost you the price of a house to go through law school. Quit and get a job that is satisfying, that you enjoy and do not loose sleep over.
3. Don't be put off following your dreams by people that tell you it is a difficult field to get into. If you have the drive and determination to succeed, you may not become the next David Lean, but you could have a very enjoyable and sucessful career in film and video.
4. Network, network, network. Tell everyone from the postman to the local barman what you do and who knows who will tell them that they are looking for someone just like you.
2. Only a fool does not change his mind. If you dread getting up in the morning and the thought of going to work, forget the fact that it cost you the price of a house to go through law school. Quit and get a job that is satisfying, that you enjoy and do not loose sleep over.
3. Don't be put off following your dreams by people that tell you it is a difficult field to get into. If you have the drive and determination to succeed, you may not become the next David Lean, but you could have a very enjoyable and sucessful career in film and video.
4. Network, network, network. Tell everyone from the postman to the local barman what you do and who knows who will tell them that they are looking for someone just like you.
EmmaP said:
1. To your own self be true. No matter how much you want to design the next supercar offering from AM, if you have about all the imagination and engineering knowledge of Mrs Doyle, forget it.
2. Only a fool does not change his mind. If you dread getting up in the morning and the thought of going to work, forget the fact that it cost you the price of a house to go through law school. Quit and get a job that is satisfying, that you enjoy and do not loose sleep over.
3. Don't be put off following your dreams by people that tell you it is a difficult field to get into. If you have the drive and determination to succeed, you may not become the next David Lean, but you could have a very enjoyable and sucessful career in film and video.
4. Network, network, network. Tell everyone from the postman to the local barman what you do and who knows who will tell them that they are looking for someone just like you.
This is more sensible advice, also add knowing when to give up, no use wasting excess time and money on a dream that is gone.
My one goal/dream for the majority of my life was to be an airforce pilot, I had geared most of my studies and interests to that goal then my eyesight gradually faded away to the point where it was no longer possible to meet the already very strict selection criteria. So now when people prattle on about following dreams I just get bitter and twisted.
I think the real lesson from that is, have more than one goal, or a plan B
(and preferably plan C,D,E,F,G)
It is a small world, never underestimate the liklihood that you'll bump into someone again.
In work this means always leave on good terms, and if possible never burn bridges.
In life this means don't underestimate that chances that the bit off scruff you were getting frisky with on a weekend away with your mates won't turn up sitting opposite you and your Mrs on the train a few weeks later.
In work this means always leave on good terms, and if possible never burn bridges.
In life this means don't underestimate that chances that the bit off scruff you were getting frisky with on a weekend away with your mates won't turn up sitting opposite you and your Mrs on the train a few weeks later.
mastiff said:
Spend good money on two things, shoes and a bed.
If your not in one you are in the other!!!
Reminds me of this:
Sam: I keep askin' myself: what is the point to life?
Woody: Whew. That's a tough question.
Cliff: Ehh. Well, I got the answer.
Frasier: Somehow I knew you would.
Cliff: Comfortable shoes.
Frasier: Shoes?
Cliff: Yeah. If you're not wearin' comfortable shoes, life is just chaos. I mean the greatest accomplishments in history have been made by men wearin' accomodating shoes. Uh, Frasier, tell me, who do you think is the greatest thinker in all mankind?
Frasier: I don't know, uh... Aristotle.
Cliff: There you go: sandals. Perhaps the most comfortable shoe there is. You hardly even know you have them on. I mean Confucius: thongs. Einstein: loose loafers.
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