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Free registration at the forum removes this block.My Lambo is a Jaguar F-Type 2017I've put this in off topic as it is more dreamer than progress but thought it would be fun to know peoples reasons for going into business/wanting to make a decent amount of money. MJ spoke about wanting to be the driver of his own lambo. Some want freedom or time with your kids. Mine, I want to emigrate with my family to the U.S. and unless you go the marriage route (which i doubt my wife would appreciate ha!) or have a degree(NOPE!) the only other way is to have money/business assets. That's what keeps my flame burning bright. How about you?
Greetings,I've put this in off topic as it is more dreamer than progress but thought it would be fun to know peoples reasons for going into business/wanting to make a decent amount of money. MJ spoke about wanting to be the driver of his own lambo. Some want freedom or time with your kids. Mine, I want to emigrate with my family to the U.S. and unless you go the marriage route (which i doubt my wife would appreciate ha!) or have a degree(NOPE!) the only other way is to have money/business assets. That's what keeps my flame burning bright. How about you?
Trust me, cleaning those windows is a pain in the a$$.This. With a jacuzzi View attachment 36587View attachment 36588
The interior is MINDBLOWING! Gosh... How much would this cost? I think the wood alone costs a little fastlane fortune.I think some people here in the US really need to give this a good read, particular young kids who think they have it bad. Now they just want everything free.
Anyhow, this is my *new* Lambo I am working for...
Buying with income already earned is not how I roll either, must be new earnings!
"Convenient"????? I guess eating and having a place to sleep doesn't motivate you enough to work???? I don't understand. Or are you financially independent?Plus, it's not convenient for me to work for other people, I value life and I see no point in working, unless one is truly serving a purpose like a doctor or such.. but, overall, I just would like to be free for a lifetime. Guess, I'll have to earn that freedom! I'm almost 21 now and I'm still trying to do something worthy. Wish me luck. Good luck yourselves!
The feelings the sea gives you are unique and true.My own Volvo Ocean Race team (round the world sailing). Estimated total cost for a team entry is $20-25M right now. Its basically a 2-3 year thing incl all the preparation.
No. I'm not financially independent, yet. I just don't see the point of work at all, I mean, I know that we have to contribute somehow to society in order to earn a living/fortune, some contribute by having jobs, some have businesses, I think what I want to say is: I don't want to work for my whole life, and I'm 21 and I already feel like time is slipping away from my hands. I just want to sail the world and basically have the freedom of doing whatever I want; I know that I need to earn this. I don't know if I make sense.."Convenient"????? I guess eating and having a place to sleep doesn't motivate you enough to work???? I don't understand. Or are you financially independent?
No it doesn't make any good sense to me. I can tell that you have never been hungry or homeless. Try it for a few days. It will change your attitude forever. And you obviously have no work ethic. How sad. I guess you can become a grifter/con man -- but I can tell you that it's easier to earn your living rather than trying to cheat others out of what they have.No. I'm not financially independent, yet. I just don't see the point of work at all, I mean, I know that we have to contribute somehow to society in order to earn a living/fortune, some contribute by having jobs, some have businesses, I think what I want to say is: I don't want to work for my whole life, and I'm 21 and I already feel like time is slipping away from my hands. I just want to sail the world and basically have the freedom of doing whatever I want; I know that I need to earn this. I don't know if I make sense..
Hey, thank you for your reply/slap!No it doesn't make any good sense to me. I can tell that you have never been hungry or homeless. Try it for a few days. It will change your attitude forever. And you obviously have no work ethic. How sad. I guess you can become a grifter/con man -- but I can tell you that it's easier to earn your living rather than trying to cheat others out of what they have.
Who is paying your bills. Today? Right now? How are you eating? Where are you living? Someone, somewhere is paying for you -- since you are not working. You must have internet in order to come onto this forum. Who pays for that service? Who bought your computer or smart phone? There is no such thing as a free lunch! Who is spoiling you by taking care of you?
If you were my kid, you would have several years of working experience by now. You wouldn't be sitting around scratching your backside. The whole reason for parenting is help create an independent, self directed adult. I've raised two families so I have little bit of on the job experience. All my kids are out there working hard -- taking care of themselves, their families, and creating their own lives. NOT one of them is a lazy-bones or a criminal.
You're worried about time slipping by. Am I wasting my time by having this conversation?
I guess I was too hard on you. I know that it will be different for you when you no longer have your parents to provide the basics for you. Your post made it sound like you are opposed to working. You didn't seem to see any purpose in it. I believe that lazy people should go hungry so you hit a nerve with me.Hey, thank you for your reply/slap!
Based on your answer; it looks like I failed miserably to communicate my thoughts. Excuse me, English isn't my first language, nor my second, I get lost trying to explain myself.
I live with my parents still. But, I do provide for myself everything that isn't food/shelter, although, I'm trying to save money to start a few business ventures. I'm very non-spoiled thou. Yes, I've had experiences where I had to sleep in the streets, and I did experience hunger; not for long thou.
What I was trying to say.. is that I'd like to retire by a young age because I want all my time for me/family! And do what I like most which is sailing.
I don't think I can make a good conman/criminal as I'm a very honest person, and stealing don't abide by my morals.
One thing you're partially right at is: I never looked for summer jobs, my parents never told me to do so, and I was lazy and didn't know where to start/no guidance. But, I was at home learning about various topics(business, finance, marketing..), and doing freelance, I consider that work thou.
Overall, I'm very not the person you thought I was.
Thanks.
I don't mind someone's hard reply, since there's a chance they might point out a defect in me that I wasn't noticing. I also know it'll be different; I've been thinking of going for it at least for a few months and see how it goes.. I just reread my post and yeah.. it sounded like I'm lazy and want it handed to me--which I'm not.I guess I was too hard on you. I know that it will be different for you when you no longer have your parents to provide the basics for you. Your post made it sound like you are opposed to working. You didn't seem to see any purpose in it. I believe that lazy people should go hungry so you hit a nerve with me.
Becoming successful sometimes takes many years of hard work and trying different ideas. I've seen people go through a bunch of failures before they make it work. Is that learning curve a waste of time? It depends on how you look at it. And most people must make their fortunes 3 times before they are able to hang onto the money. Making the money is one skill set. Keeping and growing the money is totally another.
Got to go help my husband run the wood splitter. We're getting our firewood in for this coming winter...
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