At what point do you give up?

[badmouse]

You put everything you have into going after that thing you've always wanted. You don't get easy success. You fail. You try again. You fail again. Try again. Etc.

Where do you stop? Why?

Would you go on until death, or do you consider it "growing up" to face facts and realize that very few people achieve what they dreamed of?

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: badmouse
You put everything you have into going after that thing you've always wanted. You don't get easy success. You fail. You try again. You fail again. Try again. Etc.

Where do you stop? Why?

Would you go on until death, or do you consider it "growing up" to face facts and realize that very few people achieve what they dreamed of?

Jimmy V - "Don't give up, don't ever give up."

 

[GarlicBreath]

"If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. There's no use being a damn fool about it."

- W.C. Fields

 

[Willoughbyva]

Sometimes you have to re-evaluate what you want in life. It can be hard, but sometimes it is the best thing. However saying that remember persistance pays off some times.


Perry

 

[TheCrackedJack]

Originally posted by: GarlicBreath
"If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. There's no use being a damn fool about it."

- W.C. Fields

sounds about right

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
Sometimes you have to re-evaluate what you want in life. It can be hard, but sometimes it is the best thing. However saying that remember persistance pays off some times.


Perry

But when the persistence doesn't pay off, it just makes you look like a fool.

 

[Nab]

you quit when you get married?

 

[ruffilb]

When it's convenient?

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Link

 

[HardcoreRobot]

pursue dreams till death, once you give up on them, they aren't your dreams anymore

 

[yobarman]

Until death...or until I find a better dream that suits me.

You should read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. It's all about being a dreamer. And no it's not a cheesy self help book... it's a book that studied the thoughts and actions of 500 of the richest people in the early 20th century.

 

[Linflas]

As I age I find that my dreams have become more in line with reality.

 

[Neurorelay]

Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
Sometimes you have to re-evaluate what you want in life. It can be hard, but sometimes it is the best thing. However saying that remember persistance pays off some times.


Perry

Yep, I am turning thrity next year and came across something I wrote when I was 12. I am so far from the mark that I really am reevaulating what my life's direction is right now. Cleaning out the closet mentally and physically this year.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: yobarman
Until death...or until I find a better dream that suits me.

You should read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. It's all about being a dreamer. And no it's not a cheesy self help book... it's a book that studied the thoughts and actions of 500 of the richest people in the early 20th century.

Why would being rich be a measure of anything besides being rich? Why would being rich intrinsicly be related to dreams? I'm lost as to why I would want to emulate someone based on their economic status unless my 'dream' was to share that economic status.

*shrug* just noting that there are a LOT of dreams out there with no material component.

 

[JoeFahey]

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: yobarman
Until death...or until I find a better dream that suits me.

You should read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. It's all about being a dreamer. And no it's not a cheesy self help book... it's a book that studied the thoughts and actions of 500 of the richest people in the early 20th century.

Why would being rich be a measure of anything besides being rich? Why would being rich intrinsicly be related to dreams? I'm lost as to why I would want to emulate someone based on their economic status unless my 'dream' was to share that economic status.

*shrug* just noting that there are a LOT of dreams out there with no material component.

Yeah, seriously! What does money have to do with how I want to be able to fly and have x-ray vision?

 

[flawlssdistortn]

Originally posted by: JoeFahey1

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: yobarman
Until death...or until I find a better dream that suits me.

You should read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. It's all about being a dreamer. And no it's not a cheesy self help book... it's a book that studied the thoughts and actions of 500 of the richest people in the early 20th century.

Why would being rich be a measure of anything besides being rich? Why would being rich intrinsicly be related to dreams? I'm lost as to why I would want to emulate someone based on their economic status unless my 'dream' was to share that economic status.

*shrug* just noting that there are a LOT of dreams out there with no material component.

Yeah, seriously! What does money have to do with how I want to be able to fly and have x-ray vision?

It's not just about money, it's about achieving your goals. This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to make something of themself.

 

[Specop 007]

Bout the time the third kid popped out, I sh1tcanned my dreams. They were headed that way after the first though. When the second came around they were shelved.

Come #3, I just figured to hell with it and tossed them.

 

[yosuke188]

You give up when you think you can't accomplish that goal.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: badmouse
You put everything you have into going after that thing you've always wanted. You don't get easy success. You fail. You try again. You fail again. Try again. Etc.

Where do you stop? Why?

Would you go on until death, or do you consider it "growing up" to face facts and realize that very few people achieve what they dreamed of?

dont ever stop, cause that's the day Russian Routlette starts looking good.

and look on the bright side, you have a goal in mind. some people don't.

<---------- Drifitng thru life 🙁

 

[yobarman]

Originally posted by: flawlssdistortn

Originally posted by: JoeFahey1

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: yobarman
Until death...or until I find a better dream that suits me.

You should read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. It's all about being a dreamer. And no it's not a cheesy self help book... it's a book that studied the thoughts and actions of 500 of the richest people in the early 20th century.

Why would being rich be a measure of anything besides being rich? Why would being rich intrinsicly be related to dreams? I'm lost as to why I would want to emulate someone based on their economic status unless my 'dream' was to share that economic status.

*shrug* just noting that there are a LOT of dreams out there with no material component.

Yeah, seriously! What does money have to do with how I want to be able to fly and have x-ray vision?

It's not just about money, it's about achieving your goals. This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to make something of themself.

Exactly. It doesn't have to be money. You can "grow rich" in anything you do. It's just about having desire and fiath in yourself to get those things you are looking for. It can be money, fmaily, recognition, power, whatever. It all works the same.

 

[Kyanzes]

I would never give up on my dreams, though they are definitely getting smaller and smaller over time.

 

[Rapidskies]

It really depends on what your "dream" is. If your dream is unrealistic you need to get a new "realistic dream". For example you may have a dream to play in the NBA, as a 35 year old, 4' tall overweight white man, your dream is unrealistic, therefore you need to get a new and improved dream, dream 2.0 if you will. For dream 2.0, you could decide your new dream is to become an owner of an NBA team or perhaps a sports reporter.

It sounds nice and all to say chase after "dreams", never quit, etc etc. But before doing that, ask yourself if your dream is truely attainable. Those dreams, when unattainable, can set you way back in life, especially when down the road, your perspective on what is important changes (aka you have a family, grow spiritually, etc).

 

[swtethan]

:music: Dont stop, Believin' :music:

 

[Evadman]

I'll give up about 2 weeks after I die.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: flawlssdistortn

Originally posted by: JoeFahey1

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: yobarman
Until death...or until I find a better dream that suits me.

You should read "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill. It's all about being a dreamer. And no it's not a cheesy self help book... it's a book that studied the thoughts and actions of 500 of the richest people in the early 20th century.

Why would being rich be a measure of anything besides being rich? Why would being rich intrinsicly be related to dreams? I'm lost as to why I would want to emulate someone based on their economic status unless my 'dream' was to share that economic status.

*shrug* just noting that there are a LOT of dreams out there with no material component.

Yeah, seriously! What does money have to do with how I want to be able to fly and have x-ray vision?

It's not just about money, it's about achieving your goals. This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to make something of themself.

Ok, that's cool then. I just question why they choose rich people as the role models. Most often I have nothing in common interest with extremely wealthy people, and in fact exist in opposition to much of what they say and do.

But if it's a good read as assistance to being a good person, being compassionate, helping others, enjoying a relationship, raising a family, being honest, sticking to your ideals, being honorable, contributing to mankind, etc (which are what my dreams and goals tend to focus on) then I'll check it out. Thanks for the heads-up on it.