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you can undergo a process of self-discovery and become a mentor to the people around you. and work on building back some of what you sacrificed to get here. Co

you can undergo a process of self-discovery and become a mentor to the people around you. and work on building back some of what you sacrificed to get here. Congratulations!

throwawaynov20 6y ago
I am doing that and have been donating both time and money to various causes but it is not something that brings me inherent joy. I am just living each day as it comes, but this is nowhere close to the fanatic/adrenaline filled goal driven days I have lived. moreover, I don't even indulge in anything expensive, so I don't even feel motivated to earn more money or spend it.
- chordalkeyboard 6y ago
  I'm not qualified to give spiritual guidance. You may need some years to recover from the grind that got you where you are today. my personal path of self-discovery has been fulfilling but I wouldn't say it brought me joy (yet). if you miss the adrenaline perhaps you would enjoy a competitive activity like sports or chess. > I don't even indulge in anything expensive, so I don't even feel motivated to earn more money or spend it. Thats probably healthy.
- ScottyFillups 6y ago
  Can't you just pick a more ambitious goal? Like world domination? :^)
  - chordalkeyboard 6y ago
    Thats a crowded, competitive space. He would risk losing what he has gained so far.
    - ScottyFillups 6y ago
      Indeed. But to be frank, I think he's lost something much more important. Besides, he's already demonstrated he's capable of flourishing when risks are present. I don't think the space is that crowded; who do you think is legitimately trying to establish order? It seems like the majority of the western ruling class are a bunch of old people merely trying to have a bit of fun before they die.
      - chordalkeyboard 6y ago
        > But to be frank, I think he's lost something much more important. Please continue. > he's already demonstrated he's capable of flourishing when risks are present. That is an excellent point. > who do you think is legitimately trying to establish order? I'm not sure how to go about answering this, I think the space is as crowded as its going to be because people who are more competent push out and make irrelevant people who are less relevant. > It seems like the majority of the western ruling class are a bunch of old people merely trying to have a bit of fun before they die. Personally I cannot think of anything more boring than a meeting of the EU Parliament, the UN, US Congress, or the CCP.
        ScottyFillups 6y ago
        > Please continue. I think that a loss in purpose is worse than a loss in material wealth. I'm a scrappy student working on a startup I believe in, and I would not trade places with the successful entrepreneur. I have fun climbing mountains. So does he. I have plenty of mountains to climb, while he's surrounded by the fog and believes he has no other mountains to climb. Ergo, I'm having fun while he believes he'll never have fun again. > That is an excellent point. Thank you. > Personally I cannot think of anything more boring than a meeting of the EU Parliament, the UN, US Congress, or the CCP. I never stated they have good taste :P In all seriousness, I wouldn't really consider politicians the ruling class. Now, I'm not an expert on this topic, but I'd wager that the billionaire entrepreneurs have more power than the US senators being paid a measly $200K/year. Suppose they have a little side-hustle and make 1M/year; that's still peanuts.
        6y ago
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- grp000 6y ago
  NewGame+. Apply the same processes of your success (minus harder sacrifices that take a toll) to a cause/goal that moves you. Doors can probably be opened much faster with your previous success and wealth, but you can just aim for a harder area to break into, or a higher impact outcome.
- rdiddly 6y ago
  So you're the next one in line to learn that what they say is true: money doesn't buy happiness. The sweet things in life are all the things you sacrificed in the process of re-making yourself in the image of the machine you built and are part of. Get the fuck out of the bay area and start over as an artist and mystic, or just hang out with some. Find a wife among ordinary people and make babies like some blissful idiot. Learn a musical instrument. I dunno. Do things hippies say to do. The purpose of life seems to be life itself, so you would at least be making more lives, or making existing ones more pleasant. Care about others intrinsically for no reason, and most will care about you. That's all anybody wants, is to be cared for and loved. Thus far you only cared about accumulating money (or that's the only care you acted on) and anyone who cares about you probably cares only because of that, even if only as an example so they can learn how to accumulate money too. It's what you've been about, thus far, and have dedicated your life to, thus far. Congratulations on being an expert in something but now you should be a beginner.
  - chordalkeyboard 6y ago
    this is good advice and this: > anyone who cares about you probably cares only because of that, even if only as an example so they can learn how to accumulate money too. should best be interpreted as a perspective and not a character assessment.
    - rdiddly 6y ago
      Absolutely. Just saying, if that's where you focus your energy, that's what'll get attention.

you can undergo a process of self-discovery and become a mentor to the people around you. and work on building back some of what you sacrificed to get here. Congratulations!

throwawaynov20 6y ago

I am doing that and have been donating both time and money to various causes but it is not something that brings me inherent joy. I am just living each day as it comes, but this is nowhere close to the fanatic/adrenaline filled goal driven days I have lived. moreover, I don't even indulge in anything expensive, so I don't even feel motivated to earn more money or spend it.

chordalkeyboard 6y ago
I'm not qualified to give spiritual guidance. You may need some years to recover from the grind that got you where you are today. my personal path of self-discovery has been fulfilling but I wouldn't say it brought me joy (yet). if you miss the adrenaline perhaps you would enjoy a competitive activity like sports or chess. > I don't even indulge in anything expensive, so I don't even feel motivated to earn more money or spend it. Thats probably healthy.
ScottyFillups 6y ago
Can't you just pick a more ambitious goal? Like world domination? :^)
- chordalkeyboard 6y ago
  Thats a crowded, competitive space. He would risk losing what he has gained so far.
  - ScottyFillups 6y ago
    Indeed. But to be frank, I think he's lost something much more important. Besides, he's already demonstrated he's capable of flourishing when risks are present. I don't think the space is that crowded; who do you think is legitimately trying to establish order? It seems like the majority of the western ruling class are a bunch of old people merely trying to have a bit of fun before they die.
    - chordalkeyboard 6y ago
      > But to be frank, I think he's lost something much more important. Please continue. > he's already demonstrated he's capable of flourishing when risks are present. That is an excellent point. > who do you think is legitimately trying to establish order? I'm not sure how to go about answering this, I think the space is as crowded as its going to be because people who are more competent push out and make irrelevant people who are less relevant. > It seems like the majority of the western ruling class are a bunch of old people merely trying to have a bit of fun before they die. Personally I cannot think of anything more boring than a meeting of the EU Parliament, the UN, US Congress, or the CCP.
      - ScottyFillups 6y ago
        > Please continue. I think that a loss in purpose is worse than a loss in material wealth. I'm a scrappy student working on a startup I believe in, and I would not trade places with the successful entrepreneur. I have fun climbing mountains. So does he. I have plenty of mountains to climb, while he's surrounded by the fog and believes he has no other mountains to climb. Ergo, I'm having fun while he believes he'll never have fun again. > That is an excellent point. Thank you. > Personally I cannot think of anything more boring than a meeting of the EU Parliament, the UN, US Congress, or the CCP. I never stated they have good taste :P In all seriousness, I wouldn't really consider politicians the ruling class. Now, I'm not an expert on this topic, but I'd wager that the billionaire entrepreneurs have more power than the US senators being paid a measly $200K/year. Suppose they have a little side-hustle and make 1M/year; that's still peanuts.
        6y ago
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grp000 6y ago
NewGame+. Apply the same processes of your success (minus harder sacrifices that take a toll) to a cause/goal that moves you. Doors can probably be opened much faster with your previous success and wealth, but you can just aim for a harder area to break into, or a higher impact outcome.
rdiddly 6y ago
So you're the next one in line to learn that what they say is true: money doesn't buy happiness. The sweet things in life are all the things you sacrificed in the process of re-making yourself in the image of the machine you built and are part of. Get the fuck out of the bay area and start over as an artist and mystic, or just hang out with some. Find a wife among ordinary people and make babies like some blissful idiot. Learn a musical instrument. I dunno. Do things hippies say to do. The purpose of life seems to be life itself, so you would at least be making more lives, or making existing ones more pleasant. Care about others intrinsically for no reason, and most will care about you. That's all anybody wants, is to be cared for and loved. Thus far you only cared about accumulating money (or that's the only care you acted on) and anyone who cares about you probably cares only because of that, even if only as an example so they can learn how to accumulate money too. It's what you've been about, thus far, and have dedicated your life to, thus far. Congratulations on being an expert in something but now you should be a beginner.
- chordalkeyboard 6y ago
  this is good advice and this: > anyone who cares about you probably cares only because of that, even if only as an example so they can learn how to accumulate money too. should best be interpreted as a perspective and not a character assessment.
  - rdiddly 6y ago
    Absolutely. Just saying, if that's where you focus your energy, that's what'll get attention.