Sorry but I don't have respect for Mark C. He may have gotten lucky, ie in the right place at the right time with his first company. But he revelved his true character with the Mavericks. Sitting court side he berated officials and other team players. He was fined many times by the commissioner of the NBA. He behavior was beyond childish. On the TV show, he is one of the least liked sharks for again his childish behavior. Just because you get rich, you may be in the upper class but doesn't mean you have class. Or maturity...
I made every mistake we're told not to make. Sold when low, bought when high. Rinse and repeat. Finally, I decided no more. I will let it ride. (of course it is pretty diversified but not as simple as I would like it).
I have perfected the art of doing nothing! I am perplexed at the constant advice to reinvent myself or to go find another job. I like doing nothing. I am not guilty about doing nothing. I worked 40 years to achieve the right to do nothing. Sounds like a rant maybe, but I have had to justify my retirement over and over to people who want to know "what do you do all day?". Of course I exercise , I work on my yard, I read, etc. But what I don't do is worry about what anyone thinks I should be doing. Cheers!!
None of these very good questions can be answered competely, some wisdom can be achieved but we will always be in search of something greater than ourselves. We all have a hole in our being that drives us to fill it with something. I believe it is searching for faith in a Creator and a Savior. I won't go on because this is not a religious site and I respect that. But you asked the questions...
Truer words have never been spoken. My failure at one thing motivated me to the next success until I needed to learn another lesson with another failure. Now I'm pretty happy because all I want to do is live my life, there are no mountains I want to climb. I'm happy to do my chores, listen to great music, read good books and chill. Thanks Jonathan!!
Jonathan, At the risk of suggesting something obvious, I would give anything to have a letter from my grandfather, or great grandfather, just to me, telling me whatever he thought I should know about him, my family history and the wisdom he acquired over the years, tailored just to me. Thanks and like many others here, I overwhelmed by your gifts to us of your writing during this time, it is truly priceless. My God bless you richly here and beyond.
My idea of wealth is two adult children who both have their heads on straight , working hard in their chosen careers and are happy and....still call their dad for advice. Priceless.
Thanks for the insight into dogs. I've shared life with several dogs and they were all different. My current Aussie is very particular about which dogs he will play with, and most don't pass his smell test! I've learned not to take him to dog parks and I avoid most dogs we pass walking. I also know he would never, ever accept another dog in "his" house. On the other hand, he never leaves my side. I"m blessed to be his human!
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Sorry but I don't have respect for Mark C. He may have gotten lucky, ie in the right place at the right time with his first company. But he revelved his true character with the Mavericks. Sitting court side he berated officials and other team players. He was fined many times by the commissioner of the NBA. He behavior was beyond childish. On the TV show, he is one of the least liked sharks for again his childish behavior. Just because you get rich, you may be in the upper class but doesn't mean you have class. Or maturity...
Post: Better Angels
Link to comment from March 16, 2025
Adam or somebody, Please explain the Ida May example. I'm slow or dense on this one. Does this example mean we should take SSI early or wait??? thanks
Post: Picture This
Link to comment from March 16, 2025
I made every mistake we're told not to make. Sold when low, bought when high. Rinse and repeat. Finally, I decided no more. I will let it ride. (of course it is pretty diversified but not as simple as I would like it).
Post: Simplicity Is a Virtue
Link to comment from February 15, 2025
Enough is a great word, thought, philosophy to live by.
Post: Never Enough
Link to comment from February 15, 2025
I have perfected the art of doing nothing! I am perplexed at the constant advice to reinvent myself or to go find another job. I like doing nothing. I am not guilty about doing nothing. I worked 40 years to achieve the right to do nothing. Sounds like a rant maybe, but I have had to justify my retirement over and over to people who want to know "what do you do all day?". Of course I exercise , I work on my yard, I read, etc. But what I don't do is worry about what anyone thinks I should be doing. Cheers!!
Post: One Man’s Junk
Link to comment from February 15, 2025
None of these very good questions can be answered competely, some wisdom can be achieved but we will always be in search of something greater than ourselves. We all have a hole in our being that drives us to fill it with something. I believe it is searching for faith in a Creator and a Savior. I won't go on because this is not a religious site and I respect that. But you asked the questions...
Post: Why We Struggle
Link to comment from January 4, 2025
Truer words have never been spoken. My failure at one thing motivated me to the next success until I needed to learn another lesson with another failure. Now I'm pretty happy because all I want to do is live my life, there are no mountains I want to climb. I'm happy to do my chores, listen to great music, read good books and chill. Thanks Jonathan!!
Post: Never Quite Enough
Link to comment from September 21, 2024
Jonathan, At the risk of suggesting something obvious, I would give anything to have a letter from my grandfather, or great grandfather, just to me, telling me whatever he thought I should know about him, my family history and the wisdom he acquired over the years, tailored just to me. Thanks and like many others here, I overwhelmed by your gifts to us of your writing during this time, it is truly priceless. My God bless you richly here and beyond.
Post: On the Clock
Link to comment from August 17, 2024
My idea of wealth is two adult children who both have their heads on straight , working hard in their chosen careers and are happy and....still call their dad for advice. Priceless.
Post: All Hat No Cattle
Link to comment from August 15, 2024
Thanks for the insight into dogs. I've shared life with several dogs and they were all different. My current Aussie is very particular about which dogs he will play with, and most don't pass his smell test! I've learned not to take him to dog parks and I avoid most dogs we pass walking. I also know he would never, ever accept another dog in "his" house. On the other hand, he never leaves my side. I"m blessed to be his human!
Post: Clumsy With People
Link to comment from July 13, 2024