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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23456446 - 07/19/16 02:32 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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I live video games
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Moonshoe] 1
#23456774 - 07/19/16 04:40 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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i think it's important to value things that keep you where you're at so to speak. they might not get you anywhere but they can keep you where you are and there's value to that
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Sophistic Radiance]
#23456839 - 07/19/16 05:03 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Sophistic Radiance said: Pleasure is never a waste, IMO it's what we're here for.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23456844 - 07/19/16 05:06 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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life get's you nowhere man, all there is is the option to enjoy the ride or not the only answer is enlightened hedonism imo
keep writin' tho
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Ezuma] 1
#23456889 - 07/19/16 05:21 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Thanks for that 
Everyone on the shroomery should also follow their pleasures, but beware of bad pleasures.
If I did cocaine id consider it a pleasure, but then again writing to me is a drug...I can't get enough sometimes.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23456943 - 07/19/16 05:35 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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I'd say things like video games should definitely be used in strict moderation.
Some sort of passion such as writing, entrepreneurship, etc. should be pursued whole heartedly if it's your life's deepest desire. Follow your purpose! Perhaps try to decide if it's a hobby or an entrepreneurial venture. Find out where the line is, arrange your life accordingly!
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: The5thBeatle]
#23456960 - 07/19/16 05:40 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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I've never looked at it like that but I will! That's great advice tbh. Days will pass, maybe a few months before I actually come to a realisation.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: ShiVersblood] 1
#23456998 - 07/19/16 05:51 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Stealth1Vampire said: if ur hella persistent it might get published. I remember in elementary school there was this children frogs books about these two frog guys and the teacher said the guy who wrote these books was trying to get them published for hella numerous years and no one would publish it but then finally someone did and he got rich off it.
frog and toad?
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: bass head]
#23457006 - 07/19/16 05:53 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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bass head said: i think it's important to value things that keep you where you're at so to speak. they might not get you anywhere but they can keep you where you are and there's value to that
I like this sentiment.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21] 2
#23457011 - 07/19/16 05:54 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Doing something is already getting you somewhere IMO. Nothing really gets you nowhere in life. We are constantly changing. Gotta look at it different I guess.
I do do loads of things that don't bring me immediate financial profit tho. But it brings me into more realization of who I am.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23457014 - 07/19/16 05:55 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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All I have to do is read the thread title to answer that... You use the word "enjoy" as in it makes you happy, anything that makes you happy is worth perusing. If it gets you nowhere money wise so what? It makes you happy and that's something money can't buy, you're rich with happiness.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: The5thBeatle] 1
#23457580 - 07/19/16 08:53 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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The5thBeatle said: I'd say things like video games should definitely be used in strict moderation.
Why?
You know there are people that play video games for a living making millions a year..... right?
Do what makes you happy.
If you said... things like shooting heroin should definitely be used in strict moderation.. I'd be inclined to agree with you... but.... video games? Seriously?


Come at me bro! Gaming since I was 3. 34 now and still going hard. Don't attack my precious video games!!!1111
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: demiu5]
#23457655 - 07/19/16 09:18 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Hell yeah I used to read them frog and toad books in elementary school. We had to do a assignment where we drew a picture of frog and toad that was related to one of the books. I hella drew them. I wish I still had it now.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: ShiVersblood]
#23457672 - 07/19/16 09:23 PM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Stealth1Vampire said: Hell yeah I used to read them frog and toad books in elementary school. We had to do a assignment where we drew a picture of frog and toad that was related to one of the books. I hella drew them. I wish I still had it now.
that was a "favorite" of mine as a 5-7 year old.
i had some vivid memories of the layout of the school library i read those books in kindergarten/1st grade image-searching that
the brain is an interesting thing
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: chicksgrowtoo]
#23458499 - 07/20/16 05:09 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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True, I need to push aside any monetary worries I have. It is a great pleasure writing, it just seems and feels right and it completes me as a human being. I cannot imagine not expressing my mind in these stories.
-------------------- I'm sick of all you hypocrites Holding me at bay And I don't need your sympathy To get me through the day Seasons change and so can I Hold on boy, no time to cry Untie these strings, I'm climbing down I won't let them push me away
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23458541 - 07/20/16 06:03 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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I make a lot of hip hop beats. I doubt the probability of "making it" but music is my biggest passion and will forever be my only true escape from reality.
Plus its awesome when you get to surround yourself with and work with other creative people. Just a great feeling altogether.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23458555 - 07/20/16 06:10 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Electric Wizard21 said: Hi guys,
I enjoy writing and I'm currently in the climax stage of a novel I'm writing. I find it hard to do the writing...I also have a deep sense of doubt. I feel like it doesn't matter about the writing sometimes because it won't get me anywhere.
Does anyone else enjoy something they think might be a waste although it provides them with great mental pleasure?
I play guitar but that is something I can accept as a persona, non sharing with the world thing.
Peace.
If you enjoy it its taking you somewhere
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Electric Wizard21]
#23458697 - 07/20/16 07:38 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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to your title: That depends on where you're trying to go! 
Do what you love, not what society has told you to do. Great mental pleasure is a good start follow your bliss.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: Chakra Shock]
#23458739 - 07/20/16 08:01 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Op- Not at all As long as it's not regressive (heroin, prostitutes, shoplifting, etc)
We should all strive for maximum net enjoyment. Enjoyment that sustains, and is not fleeting or artificial. If something that might not be productive per se is enjoyable to you, than more power to ya.
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Re: Is it stupid to enjoy something that might not get you anywhere? [Re: ModestMouse]
#23459002 - 07/20/16 09:36 AM (7 years, 6 months ago) |
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Chakra Shock said: to your title: That depends on where you're trying to go! 
Do what you love, not what society has told you to do. Great mental pleasure is a good start follow your bliss.
Cheers, I will do! Thanks for the comment.
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ModestMouse said: Op- Not at all As long as it's not regressive (heroin, prostitutes, shoplifting, etc)
We should all strive for maximum net enjoyment. Enjoyment that sustains, and is not fleeting or artificial. If something that might not be productive per se is enjoyable to you, than more power to ya.
Thanks for that, kind response.
Everyone on shroomery thank you as well and I hope you are all enjoying yourselves.
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