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EternalDreamer
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Okay, I give up. How do I escape the rat race?
I really just want to drop out of society, live in a cabin, take psychedelics, experience the Creator, and stroll the countryside. I think you get the picture.
It's been 6 agonizing years since I left the psychonaut world to enter Corporate America. I am working in a $200k job, but I have no work-life balance, it's extraordinary stressful, I'm wasting my life because I have no time for anything else, and, because of that, I'm not taking any psychedelics. I am the stereotypical guy who is staring out a window, upset with what he is doing with his life but feeling trapped and with no way out. I don't want to waste this life.
I have tried earnestly to find a lower paying job, but, my constant problem is that none seem to really provide a work-life balance, and they're all stuck in the city. I really HATE the city and it's noise, pollution, hustle-and-bustle, density, background anxiety, too many people around, and outrageously expensive housing costs for minimal living space... it makes me irate just thinking that that's somehow become OKAY for society. So, then, that takes me back to square one in my sacrifice-everything-here's-$200k-if-you-don't-get-fired job (at least that gives me some good savings for the hope of retiring in 10 years).
What I would really like to do is find a laid back job in the countryside, where I make enough to live and have my own cabin. I put that figure at $35k. What's out there? What's realistic? I'm very frugal, but I need enough to survive. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I want a job that fits well with a psychedelic life.
Any recommendations?! PLEASE, I'm at my wits end, I WANT TO GET OUT OF THE RAT RACE!
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Park ranger?
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Or live in or on temple/monastic grounds, Or live as a private farmer and gardener. That’s what I’ll likely be doing later in life. And if you go farm route one can always add to a homestead as time goes on.
“Creation” is everywhere, if you go with the view that it’s all from a creator - then all experience is indelibly marked, regardless of where you are or what your doing. Even in corporate America, lmao. But in that setting it’s easy to miss what is seen by the eye and what the very eye looking is itself. I sympathize though, and find it easier to recognize the primordial connection directly in a more...specific low key setting - less distractions = more reflection = more clarity. Good thing you have going for you is If your making $200k a year, and your live frugally and true to your dream, you can make it come true.
Also, with just a BA and an internet connection you can teach ESL to foreign countries and made a nice supplemental income wherever you are - if you need. So even the whole cabin in the middle of “nowhere” can work if done right.
Personally, moving to Mx, De, Jp, or Th. is the idea. Mexico being my first pick.
Edited by The Blind Ass (05/09/20 04:25 PM)
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What's holding you back from moving to the country side? Houses can be found for easily less than $150k. Taxes for 2k a year. Save up money from that 200k/yr job and get yourself a house and leave the city once it's paid off.
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Hmmm, thats a tricky one. What kinds of jobs do you like? Sounds like you're a smart person so Im guessing you want a challenging career?
Im thinking something in the sciences, like a Biologist or Chemist. That way you can learn about both drugs and the beauty of Creation.
Also, maybe start investing in Crypto currency. It could be big someday. Or just daytrade.
Great idea with the Park Ranger. Another good one is a Land Surveyor.
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Just save up a few hundered k and buy a cheap house and retire. You can get decent houses for 100k in places like georgia, save up 200-300k and your options open up more but make sure you also have a few extra 100k to survive off of, taxes food utilities etc.
This is what I have been doing and planning. My net worth is getting near 500k and I have never made 200k so not sure what you are doing wrong.
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Also for long term income you can invest in rental properties etc. Swoop up stocks when this financial collapse is for sure nearly done
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The Blind Ass said:

Or live in or on temple/monastic grounds, Or live as a private farmer and gardener. That’s what I’ll likely be doing later in life. And if you go farm route one can always add to a homestead as time goes on.
“Creation” is everywhere, if you go with the view that it’s all from a creator - then all experience is indelibly marked, regardless of where you are or what your doing. Even in corporate America, lmao. But in that setting it’s easy to miss what is seen by the eye and what the very eye looking is itself. I sympathize though, and find it easier to recognize the primordial connection directly in a more...specific low key setting - less distractions = more reflection = more clarity. Good thing you have going for you is If your making $200k a year, and your live frugally and true to your dream, you can make it come true.
Also, with just a BA and an internet connection you can teach ESL to foreign countries and made a nice supplemental income wherever you are - if you need. So even the whole cabin in the middle of “nowhere” can work if done right.
Personally, moving to Mx, De, Jp, or Th. is the idea. Mexico being my first pick.
I would never personally live somewhere where the tap water is undrinkable.
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You are in the same position as many of us (sans the 200,000! wow). My plan - for consideration. Malicious Compliance in a job that brings me no real joy. Stacking chips. Living super cheap. Growing our own food. Huckleberry guile all around. Biggest expense is music gear and food but that's what keeps us sane. Saving up money is the key. When you have a goal, the rat race is sometimes easier to "deal with". So save that money. Depending on where you live, you can find 10-20 acre plots for 35-70,000. That's plenty of land to be self-sufficient (or close to).
If you own the land, and own the house (or have very little debt - your monthly costs are super cheap. Taxes and insurance. Whatever you choose to use.
Anyway. I feel you. This has caused me a lot of pain, in the last two years. I'm planning to back after quarantine, even though it's painful, because I want another year or two of making money. Both me and my girl are on the same trip. She buys clothes at old navy with her credit card points, and shops at thrift stores. We rarely eat out.
If there is a will - there is a way. When you know the way, perhaps your will/attitude will change.
In the meantime, I have been filling time with music, garden, and youtubes about homesteading and planting for market. Think: microgreens, spinach, tomatoes.
You can do it. Just remember - you choose your life - even when you hate it. Change it if you dare!
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One another thing. My pa always said, "do something you love and you never work a day in your life". I think that's the goal. If you find something you love to do, work won't seem like such a chore. Work life balance? Who cares - you love your life and work?
My dad was gone a lot when we were kids - building a future for us. I'm not sure of your obligations but if it's you and a partner - you really have no excuse except for the allure of money and I think we are all guilty of that from time to time.
Education. Even admin assistant or technology- not something that requires a license. Chock full of benefits and the salary is what you are seeking. Move out of the city and your money seems to grow exponentially.
Public Service. Government Jobs. Landscaping Park Management.
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So basically you're telling us all you spunked all your money away and wasted it.
It's simple.
You bank it.
Then you change your life with it..
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How long do you bank it for?
And yes, I spend way too much money. Its a bad habit of mine
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If you're complaining about a 200k job then I sincerely doubt that anything in life is going to make you happy. Most people can only dream about making that kind of money. And everyone has to work doing something, and work is much the same no matter what you're doing or how much you make. It's still work at the end of the day. So if you can't be happy with 200k, then I really doubt anything is going to do it.
Learn to be happy with what you have.
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yea maybe OP needs to start donating some of their money to people who need it, might make them feel better in general
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If he donates me half his salary the return on investment will be 400%, as I will enjoy his 100k 400% more than he will and can make that money work for me.
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I will always be lost. Also best times of my life. I honestly had no idea where i was.
It can be a good way to roll. I like to adventure.
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Thanks all for the really good advice here from everyone. It does mean a lot.
To clarify one thing: yes, the good news is that I saved a bunch from dragging myself through the mud with this $200k job for 6 years and living extremely frugally.
So then, why, you might ask:
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"What's holding you back from moving to the country side? Houses can be found for easily less than $150k. Taxes for 2k a year. Save up money from that 200k/yr job and get yourself a house and leave the city once it's paid off."
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"Just save up a few hundered k and buy a cheap house and retire. You can get decent houses for 100k in places like georgia, save up 200-300k and your options open up more but make sure you also have a few extra 100k to survive off of, taxes food utilities etc.
Yes, I have a few hundred k. I'm afraid it's not that simple though.
I am single and in my late 20s and want to have a family. The amount I have (while it's a great base to let compound) feels kind of like a whole lot of nothing, because, at the end of the day, it's just not enough to let me retire and support a happy family. Health insurance costs alone, which never cease to skyrocket, would make this a predictable disaster.
That's why I'm trying to find the right job. The key is that the job needs to be conducive for a psychedelic life. In the rolling hills of the countryside, doing something inspirational. The "real deal", so to speak.
How can I take on jobs in what you guys proposed: - Park ranger - Private farmer / gardener - ESL to foreign countries - Land surveyor - Admin assistent or tech - Landscaping
How would I go about applying for any of that? Where would I start? Would it really pay at least $35k? Is there something actionable I can do to make this work?
My worry is that a lot of these things are easier to propose and imagine than actually implement or think through to the end. Like, I would love to be a private farmer, but how on Earth is someone with not the slightest clue about the field exactly supposed to get the ball rolling on that and make $35k?
I don't want to throw away my life when I know how incredible psychedelics and reality are. I want to live in the countryside and explore the magic of existing. Work is a tragedy, because it takes us away from sensing the miracle or having time to appreciate it. So, anything, you guys can answer above will be tremendously helpful not just to myself, but to others who are asking the same thing, regardless of financial standing.
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Right now is a shit time to attempt to switch careers, shitloads of people are out of work and the job market will be saturated.
If you want to have a family your current job is ideal to have a family,
if you want to have a family doing drugs is not the right time, gonna have to put that on pause for the next 20 years and punish yourself to make sure your family has what they need.
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budmanman said: Right now is a shit time to attempt to switch careers, shitloads of people are out of work and the job market will be saturated.
If you want to have a family your current job is ideal to have a family,
if you want to have a family doing drugs is not the right time, gonna have to put that on pause for the next 20 years and punish yourself to make sure your family has what they need.
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EternalDreamer said: Okay, I give up. How do I escape the rat race?
I really just want to drop out of society, live in a cabin, take psychedelics, experience the Creator, and stroll the countryside. I think you get the picture.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, I want a job that fits well with a psychedelic life.
Any recommendations?! PLEASE, I'm at my wits end, I WANT TO GET OUT OF THE RAT RACE!
LOL, become an OTR truck driver! You'll be by yourself in your truck 99% of the time...say goodbye to society, you'll see the countryside and you definitely won't make $200K a year. You can trip the fuck out on psyches every time you stop at a truck stop for your overnight or weekend break. You'd fit right in with some of the drivers. I probably wouldn't trip while on duty driving, although some of the guys I see out here look like and act like they're on a permanent trip. I think you should look into a long haul driving job.
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How old are you?
Psychedelic are great and all but also something most people grow out of eventually
I dont think this should be the main reason for changing your life completely around
But save your money for a few years and move to a quiet place. Start a small B&B or something to keep you occupied
I have been reading this book called "Awake at Work" and the main idea is that you dont take your job as something thats holding you back. Living from weekend to weekend only. But to try and be present all the time, incorporate the things that are important to you day to day.
Do not fight your circumstances but turn inward and change your outlook on those circumstances
Find peace and not giving a fuck in your professional life and see where that leads you
But I feel you man. This Corona lockdown is showing me how much I appreciate peace and quiet too.
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budmanman said: Just save up a few hundered k and buy a cheap house and retire In Thailand or Goa, India.
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While money doesn't equal happiness -- I'd say that if you're making a fifth of a million dollars a year, that you're (to say the least) doing quite well in said "rat race". Better than probably 99% of us here at the shroomery.
A 200K annual salary, again, while not an ensurer of happiness, does give one the luxury of having access to an array of options that the average blue collar person just doesn't have.
When I think of people struggling in the "rat race", I think of people who are working menial jobs where they're just a number who can be replaced by an almost infinite list of applicants at anytime. People who have minimal benefits and minimal vacation time who can barely afford one single mediocre vacation a year. I don't think of people making roughly 16 grand a month.
With that type of income you'll be able to retire exceedingly early. Assuming you're not a huge spender you'll be able to travel the world in comfort in your later years and will be able to move to virtually anywhere you want to.
I'm not saying that there's an income number that makes it acceptable to trade in one's soul and happiness for the corporate world -- I do understand what you're saying to a degree, but dude, you're doing significantly better than the vast majority of working people.
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Re: I'm lost [Re: Niffla] 2
#26662466 - 05/10/20 01:23 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Thanks. I have to admit, the comments about the $200k job being great does make me feel grateful. But a few caveats: 1, I am on call almost 24/7 and typically work 9-10pm (2am nights happen maybe once a week); 2, if they decide to cut my bonus or fire me, it's roughly half that; 3, it's incredibly stressful; 4, you really do have to put on a "business deals are my life & passion" act to make it.
And, most importantly, 5. psychedelics introduce us to a world that's far more worth exploring than financial / business success.
I am in my late 20s. Before psychedelics, I wanted to be mega wealthy, so a lot of this is due to inertia. Then I took psychedelics, and, now, all I really want to do is think about how incredible death and existence is. It's sooooo magical. Yeah, I'm very obsessed by it. It's the love of my life. It hurts to be away from it or unable to come back to it, because of work. I'm 6 years into being "sober", and very far away from it all. And I want to return BADLY. Obviously, these feelings aren't exactly mainstream in my work.
I convinced myself yesterday that maybe, I should just "toughen out" and continue to do this BS corporate job for a long while more. I think 10 more years of this nonsense, and I'll move into full financial security, so why give that up?
But then, I watched a YouTube clip of someone describing an incredible effect a psychedelic had on him, and it was just incredible. It was just incredible. It happened to me too. I think the power of these substances are simply too much to give up or wait around for. WAYYY too much to experience. How can I give that up, even for financial security?!!!
I know I have hit on something absolutely incredible, and I want my life to be a vessel for that, but I feel trapped because I need money to survive. I feel like I'm being forced to sit in the darkness when I know there's an incredible light going on in the next room. I don't want to waste my life not knowing. This life is such a gift. To give it up without opening that door more... it's so hard.
Edited by EternalDreamer (05/10/20 01:25 PM)
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EternalDreamer said: Okay, I give up. How do I escape the rat race?
I really just want to drop out of society, live in a cabin, take psychedelics, experience the Creator, and stroll the countryside. I think you get the picture.
It's been 6 agonizing years since I left the psychonaut world to enter Corporate America. I am working in a $200k job, but I have no work-life balance, it's extraordinary stressful, I'm wasting my life because I have no time for anything else, and, because of that, I'm not taking any psychedelics. I am the stereotypical guy who is staring out a window, upset with what he is doing with his life but feeling trapped and with no way out. I don't want to waste this life.
I have tried earnestly to find a lower paying job, but, my constant problem is that none seem to really provide a work-life balance, and they're all stuck in the city. I really HATE the city and it's noise, pollution, hustle-and-bustle, density, background anxiety, too many people around, and outrageously expensive housing costs for minimal living space... it makes me irate just thinking that that's somehow become OKAY for society. So, then, that takes me back to square one in my sacrifice-everything-here's-$200k-if-you-don't-get-fired job (at least that gives me some good savings for the hope of retiring in 10 years).
What I would really like to do is find a laid back job in the countryside, where I make enough to live and have my own cabin. I put that figure at $35k. What's out there? What's realistic? I'm very frugal, but I need enough to survive. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I want a job that fits well with a psychedelic life.
Any recommendations?! PLEASE, I'm at my wits end, I WANT TO GET OUT OF THE RAT RACE!
i dunno how old you are, but WWOOF'ing can be a good way to get your foot in the door to what it sounds like you are seeking.
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Here are a couple links I quickly found that should point you in the right direction for becoming park ranger:
"Those interested in learning how to become a park ranger should begin by determining if they would like to serve in a municipal, state or national park, and whether they would be better suited for working in law enforcement and protection, or interpretation and visitor services."
https://www.parkrangeredu.org/
https://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/park-ranger/
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lifeiswhatyoumake said: Here are a couple links I quickly found that should point you in the right direction for becoming park ranger:
"Those interested in learning how to become a park ranger should begin by determining if they would like to serve in a municipal, state or national park, and whether they would be better suited for working in law enforcement and protection, or interpretation and visitor services."
https://www.parkrangeredu.org/
https://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/park-ranger/
nice link
there's also firefighting/wildland firefighting
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Thanks all! I really like the idea of a park ranger. You get to be in nature. I love that! It sounds like a really, really good job and very conducive. I am going to explore that path more. It sounds like anyone can break in.
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I havent had a job that I like since I began working at the age of 15.. at mcdonalds. Now that Im 31 and work professionally, i still dont like anything I do.
With salary like yours, you can invest into buying property, rent to people, and collect their money at the end of each month. Youll have enough time to do whatever you like then.
I dont think you will be happy going from 200k to a 35k job, but hey who knows, maybe you will, maybe thats the key.
Edited by Double (05/11/20 12:37 AM)
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EternalDreamer said: Thanks all! I really like the idea of a park ranger. You get to be in nature. I love that! It sounds like a really, really good job and very conducive. I am going to explore that path more. It sounds like anyone can break in.
Let us know how it goes for ya! 
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Don't expect a job to give you work life balance, happiness or anything more than a paycheck and some benefits. You must define and enforce the line and achieve the balance, the job will always take as much as you offer it. The job, coworkers, boss or all of the above will bully and coerce you to work more, you need to say no, here is the 40 hours and that is it. They will come and verbally tell you to work more but they won't put it in writing so fuck em, document that shit (verbal convo) but stand firm and say you need to be somewhere. They can lay you off but if your 40 is productive they'll more likely lay off the tactics.
P.s. also use your paid time-off, take a long weekend and go to the woods and do some pyschs or stay home and do some
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watermelon mon said: I will always be lost. Also best times of my life. I honestly had no idea where i was.
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If i had 200k i could live 100% comfortably/stress free and easily make that money last me 10 years
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Re: I'm lost [Re: Envix]
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Shit just put 10% of that into a passive income generator and bam you'd never have to work again or worry about going broke if you can be comfortable living minimally
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In the mean time, EternalDreamer, do you have a lot of sick or vacation days? Use them. You have a legal right to use those days off for yourself. Call out sick and have a great trip at home. Call out sick the next day if you haven't recovered yet.
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Sugabearcrisp said: Don't expect a job to give you work life balance, happiness or anything more than a paycheck and some benefits. You must define and enforce the line and achieve the balance, the job will always take as much as you offer it. The job, coworkers, boss or all of the above will bully and coerce you to work more, you need to say no, here is the 40 hours and that is it. They will come and verbally tell you to work more but they won't put it in writing so fuck em, document that shit (verbal convo) but stand firm and say you need to be somewhere. They can lay you off but if your 40 is productive they'll more likely lay off the tactics.
P.s. also use your paid time-off, take a long weekend and go to the woods and do some pyschs or stay home and do some
This cant be it for fuck sakes man. When I was a kid, I always thought that everyone, at some point, found their dream job. I havent yet, and I wont give up because I owe it to myself. But damn,
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Newton's Law of Majesticity



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Re: I'm lost [Re: Double] 1
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Double said:
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Sugabearcrisp said: Don't expect a job to give you work life balance, happiness or anything more than a paycheck and some benefits. You must define and enforce the line and achieve the balance, the job will always take as much as you offer it. The job, coworkers, boss or all of the above will bully and coerce you to work more, you need to say no, here is the 40 hours and that is it. They will come and verbally tell you to work more but they won't put it in writing so fuck em, document that shit (verbal convo) but stand firm and say you need to be somewhere. They can lay you off but if your 40 is productive they'll more likely lay off the tactics.
P.s. also use your paid time-off, take a long weekend and go to the woods and do some pyschs or stay home and do some
This cant be it for fuck sakes man. When I was a kid, I always thought that everyone, at some point, found their dream job. I havent yet, and I wont give up because I owe it to myself. But damn,
You can absolutely love what you do, but this is more about the place you work than what you actually do.
Unless your employer cares more about the psych and well being of their employees than the company, and you have a ton of freedom to operate as you please, I believe your "dream job" can really only be achieved by owning your own business. Working for a company, you are working for THEIR dream and they are using you for all your efforts to achieve that. You are nothing but the oil in a machine, replaceable after you are old and worn out. They'll keep pumping you up with this "we are a family" and "we are in this together," but I can see past those sweet nothings and know for a fact you just want me to pump my fist so I can work harder.
"The more you work, the less you get paid." Your driving force is the amount you get paid. Work harder, you get a fatter bonus and raises, but that joy is only attained for an hour. Then you keep working harder, then it becomes increasingly harder to do less. Now you're sucked in.
"Why is my workload increasing?" -Because your boss sees how fast you are pumping things out.
"Why don't we hire more employees to help out?" -Company: "LOL get back to work" -Company: "Not enough people are applying" Translation: "We don't want to spend the money"
This is my experience working (4 years) for the company I'm at
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I think that movoie Office Space is pretty accurate
The more you say fuck it, the easier it gets
If you postpone something long enough, eventually the need to do it goes away. This works for most things. Its a great tactic that I apply daily
-------------------- Ach en wee ben ik de klos, met mijn boog schoot ik een albatros... A philosopher is a person who knows less and less about more and more, until he knows nothing about everything.

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