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"Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.”
#18743629 - 08/22/13 06:06 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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I saw this image, illustrating a really profound quote from Col. Chris Hadfield (a Canadian astronaut famous for sharing breath taking images of earth from space.). It really struck a chord with me, and I think it's spot on. It seems like a more complex and accurate version of "you can do anything you put your mind to," with an emphasis on the fact that if you put work into something that really ignites your passion, you're likely to go somewhere you're happy with (even if it's not what you intended initially).

Anyway I just wanted to share this and hopefully some of you will find it worthwhile. I've found it to be absolutely true in my own life, and I think it's a really enriching perspective on life.
What do you guys think? Bullshit? Profound? Completely off base?
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: JoieDeVivre]
#18743634 - 08/22/13 06:08 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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absolutely 100% accurate
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: JoieDeVivre] 2
#18743635 - 08/22/13 06:08 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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yeah, my biggest regret in life is not taking it seriously. its too late for me. i started taken the shit serious maybe a few years ago. i am about to be 30 and havnt accomplished much.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit]
#18743640 - 08/22/13 06:10 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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justdontgetit said: yeah, my biggest regret in life is not taking it seriously. its too late for me. i started taken the shit serious maybe a few years ago. i am about to be 30 and havnt accomplished much.
I don't think it's ever too late, personally. Maybe I'm a bit naive saying that but I know a lot of family members who were in similar situations at your age that managed to turn things around.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit] 1
#18743641 - 08/22/13 06:11 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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start now?
is what you dream of becomming really that unobtainable? 10 years of hard work couldn't get you there?
go for it. otherwise you'll be 60 and making the same post. 30 years from now, a whole extra lifetime away
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit] 1
#18743643 - 08/22/13 06:11 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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It is only too late once you're dead. You're still young. I will be 30 in a few years too and my life hasn't moved very much. But if you start trying now, who knows where you'll be in a few years.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: JoieDeVivre]
#18743645 - 08/22/13 06:12 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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yeah, well, im a burn out. no school, no money, no real job. i mean, i work, but its not going any where.
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well I'm beginning to see the first sign of light its been a long time but have you ever been told the love it cover the earth, the water cover the sea some live for them silver and gold be careful of what you do now, its alright with me i'm so confused now, alright we me we live it up, we live up, we take it easy, its alright with me get up and get even, alright with me
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit]
#18743649 - 08/22/13 06:12 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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So find work that is going somewhere.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit]
#18743651 - 08/22/13 06:13 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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welp, you've been on the website since - today - and have 51 posts. why don't you get off of the shroomery and read a book about what you want to do.
speaking of.... what do you want to do?
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Ballerium]
#18743656 - 08/22/13 06:13 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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Better to start while you're young once people get older everything becomes a lot harder to do. You don't have that oomph to start something new anymore.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: memes]
#18743658 - 08/22/13 06:13 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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i want to open my own driving range that serves alcohol.
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well I'm beginning to see the first sign of light its been a long time but have you ever been told the love it cover the earth, the water cover the sea some live for them silver and gold be careful of what you do now, its alright with me i'm so confused now, alright we me we live it up, we live up, we take it easy, its alright with me get up and get even, alright with me
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Konyap]
#18743666 - 08/22/13 06:15 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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aiyobro said: Better to start while you're young once people get older everything becomes a lot harder to do. You don't have that oomph to start something new anymore.
don't call it oomph call it umph
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit]
#18743672 - 08/22/13 06:16 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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justdontgetit said: i want to open my own driving range that serves alcohol.
'ep.
i remember reading that thread
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Sheekle]
#18743675 - 08/22/13 06:17 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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+5
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Herbologist]
#18743708 - 08/22/13 06:24 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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Too late
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Tmethyl]
#18743726 - 08/22/13 06:28 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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What an amazing quote that is I agree with it. It's almost as good as some of Thomas Jefferson's quotes!
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Ballerium]
#18744159 - 08/22/13 08:05 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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Ballerium said: It is only too late once you're dead. You're still young. I will be 30 in a few years too and my life hasn't moved very much. But if you start trying now, who knows where you'll be in a few years.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: justdontgetit]
#18744162 - 08/22/13 08:06 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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justdontgetit said: i want to open my own driving range that serves alcohol.
umm this isn't common in your area I take it?
Every driving range in my town serves alcohol. So much fun to go drink some beers and wack some golf balls.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Masked]
#18744184 - 08/22/13 08:11 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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guys look at this icon
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Sheekle]
#18744193 - 08/22/13 08:13 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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Sheekle said: guys look at this icon 
lol randomly awesome! I like it
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Masked]
#18744199 - 08/22/13 08:14 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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This is great!
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Masked]
#18744208 - 08/22/13 08:17 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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im on the flip side..
i went to school got a degree, got a career, and i work, in my career field, and dont make shit, not going anywhere. its ridiculous..
im fixin to make a change.. again. this time without the school part.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: rackem]
#18744228 - 08/22/13 08:21 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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rackem said: im on the flip side..
i went to school got a degree, got a career, and i work, in my career field, and dont make shit, not going anywhere. its ridiculous..
im fixin to make a change.. again. this time without the school part.
This isn't the point.
Did you follow your "heart of hearts" in what you wanted to do? Or did something just sort of interest you and you thought "this is the succesful or the right thing to do".
What did you want to be as you grew up? Like what do you dream of being/doing, even if it seems silly?
That's what you go for.
You can have anything you want. It's out there for YOUR taking. You just have to want it and work towards it. Your dreams and passions as a kid, if you stick to them, will shape your life as an adult. That's one message I got from it.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Sheekle] 1
#18744364 - 08/22/13 08:49 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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Sheekle said: guys look at this icon 
Dood, my wife sent that one to me a few months ago, I laughed so long. It's an awesome one.
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: JoieDeVivre]
#18744403 - 08/22/13 08:58 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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That was just what I needed actually. Been thinking about giving up on applying to med school
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy]
#18744932 - 08/22/13 11:19 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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I was a tenth grade high school dropout at 16 with a GED. been partying my ass off HARD for 20+ years. Went back to a state college and got a 2 year RN degree at 45 years old. Still have to pass the NCLEX, but I will. Got one coming up in a couple of months.
Never too late to do anything as far as I am concerned. Plan on getting my first job to pay for the BSN. It will be gooooooood! Everybody wins! I get to help people, make a difference in my own microcosm of a world, travel, and make good money!
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Re: "Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become.” [Re: Malcolm_Xtasy] 1
#18747068 - 08/23/13 12:18 PM (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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psychedelic_Abyss said: That was just what I needed actually. Been thinking about giving up on applying to med school
Don't give up! I'm going down the same road as you and it's so hard so I totally understand how you're feeling. Without my awesome network of friends/family who support me I'd probably end up wanting to give up. It's a difficult path, but it's achievable and it'll be worth it when you're done.
I'm glad my post gave you a little inspiration. Good luck this upcoming semester!
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