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re: Getting old and realizing dreams will never come true...
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:08 pm to BabyTac
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:08 pm to BabyTac
I'm been struggling immensely with this very topic over the last several months. Early on in my career, I had some lucky, precocious accomplishments. Everything seemed possible. I was very well positioned. Over the last decade, though I have still enjoyed successes, I have also encountered many setbacks and some misfortune. My ultimate goals have not been eliminated, but they seem improbable now. It makes me feel beaten, lethargic, restless, indifferent, adrift. Depressed, in short. My life will feel incomplete if I dont accomplish some portion of my long-cherished goals. Life seems pointless without passion and the chance to triumph, something genuine to look forward to. I don't give up. I fight on. I have no choice. But I still often feel sad and hopeless. This year has been unkind.
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Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:22 pm to BabyTac
Try this for a change. They said it couldn't be done so I didn't even try. But seriously your goals should be what you can do for others. Being about self is not a desirable trait, You have to take steps to get to your goal. There is no shortcuts. 
This post was edited on 2/22/21 at 11:40 pm
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:23 pm to BabyTac
Really, seems ungrateful for the major accomplishments.
Still living with parents? no
Have kids? yes
Have a job? yes
Still get a hard dick?
I mean come on bruh, the only thing from doing something is fear and yourself.
Still living with parents? no
Have kids? yes
Have a job? yes
Still get a hard dick?
I mean come on bruh, the only thing from doing something is fear and yourself.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:28 pm to BabyTac
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How do you mid 30s-40s baws deal with it?
Dafuk? What are you,16?
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:30 pm to DmitriKaramazov
Same here
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:32 pm to DmitriKaramazov
quote:I get that, to a certain extent. Alternatively, this could be a great time to re-evaluate what you think is important and set some new goals to work toward. The beauty of goals is that they can evolve and/or be replaced by new ones. Let the promise of accomplishing a new goal be an exciting thought. And it probably should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway—goals should not only be career-related. There is more to life
My life will feel incomplete if I dont accomplish some portion of my long-cherished goals. Life seems pointless without passion and the chance to triumph, something genuine to look forward to.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:34 pm to Klingler7
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I’m in my 50’s. Made my dream of becoming a meteorologist come true by graduating college 31 years ago.
I have failed myself by never marrying. I have only dated three ladies in my life. I guess I come off as unattractive. I am a Christian but single ladies in their 50’s are few.
If it makes you feel better, I think you’re hot.
In all seriousness, I know several men 10-20 years older than you who never married and seem to be very happy. My wife’s uncle started dating in his early 60s a lady and probably 10 years later they still together, he’s ugly as hell
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:36 pm to DmitriKaramazov
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Life seems pointless without passion and the chance to triumph,
Over life your dreams change. What you want at 25 isn't what you want at 45, for the most part.
Adapting and changing is far more important than sticking to some ideals you had when you were younger. Not only that, it also tends to make life more interesting. It's not for control freaks though.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:38 pm to BIGJLAW
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My 23 YO son still thinks he is going to buy a new Lambo in a couple of years but spends his money like its on fire and I just SMH.
He’s probably got Bitcoin you don’t know about.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:42 pm to Klingler7
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but single ladies in their 50’s are few.
Nah, they're everywhere.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:51 pm to BabyTac
This has been a great thread and a good read, kudos to OP for starting this topic, and to all who have commented sincerely.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:52 pm to BabyTac
You are never too old to realize your dreams. I am 49 and am realizing my boyhood dream of farming that I thought was lost. We bought raw land with an old country house. Lots of work, but with in the next year we will be milking cows and goats, harvesting their meat, gardening to sell at the farmers market , bee keeping, eggs and meat chickens, etc. So if I can realize a boyhood dream so can you. Anything is possible.
Now anything sports related, that is another story. I am too old, fat and out shape for that stuff. It is a forgone conclusion knowing that ship has set sail many moons back.
Now anything sports related, that is another story. I am too old, fat and out shape for that stuff. It is a forgone conclusion knowing that ship has set sail many moons back.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 7:58 pm to BabyTac
I’m not reading 6 pages has anyone said find a church?
Find a church.
Find a church.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:04 pm to Peruviantiger
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We bought raw land with an old country house. Lots of work, but with in the next year we will be milking cows and goats, harvesting their meat, gardening to sell at the farmers market , bee keeping, eggs and meat chickens, etc. So if I can realize a boyhood dream so can you. Anything is possible.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:19 pm to BabyTac
Try, but not too hard. And hope for the best.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:20 pm to Martini
Don’t go for the gold medal, go for the silver one. It works.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:21 pm to BabyTac
Wait to you get in mid 50’s everything hurts. More doctors appointments. I went last month for my yearly check up and my blood work. My primary calls and tells me to set up appointment with an urologist, I’m like “ what’s going on here?” Apparently my PSA levels were high so the urologist put me on some meds. I go back in two weeks if my blood levels are still high they will have to do a biopsy of my prostrate. Haven’t told the wife or my ( grown) kids because I don’t want to worry them Damn it’s gonna be hard to tell them if this goes south and I have cancer.... getting old sucks
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:33 pm to BabyTac
Look deeper into the context of the “Tebow/FCA” bible verse, as well as the “money is the root of all evil” verse:
Or you can live by the words of Vince McMahon:
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Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
1 Timothy 6:6-12 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Or you can live by the words of Vince McMahon:
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:34 pm to BabyTac
Chasing anything is begging for failure in my experience. Women, fame, fortune, etc. never works out. Find happiness in what you do have. I’ve sacrificed a lot professionally( promotions, business opportunities, etc.) to spend more time with my 5 kids and to be the best dad I can be. Someday maybe I’ll achieve professional happiness but if not so be it. As Sinatra says, “regrets, I have a few, but then again, too few to mention “.
Posted on 2/22/21 at 8:36 pm to BabyTac
Hookers and cocaine.
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