Am I an asshole because I don't want to conform?

[GiveMeaBJ]

From an early age we are all told how it goes. Be good kid, grow up, get good grades, graduate high school, graduate college, go get a job. Is it wrong to aspire for something different? This pissed me off yesterday. We were having dinner with some family and my cousin couldn't make it because he had band practice. He is a senior in high school and actually, although I don't like the music they make, they have a big following for a local band. They record in the studio, play a ton of shows, etc. They even got ****ing groupies! Now while I was happy for him everyone in his family seemed to think he was doing something wrong. Why? Because he is following his dream? I just don't get it. This happens all over the country. Why are we supposed to strive to acheive mediocrity sitting in an office everyday working a 9-5 and having middle class income? I am in the middle of my college career and I don't have a clue what I want to do. I am 20 years old still having the time of my life but I have to decide what I want to do for the next 30 years right now? I want to do a bunch of things and whatever sticks will stick. I have some things lined up career wise but I still don't know if that is something I want to do.

Anyway, the bottom line is why shouldn't I strive to make money and not work my balls off? I would rather be happy and broke then be miserable the rest of my life working a shitty job.

I only have one life to live and I am not going to waste it on what everyone else wants me to do. I am going to do what I am going to do. I'm not going to live forever. I just want to live while I'm alive.

That is all.

[odusmykal]

BJ, i like the way you think.. Do what you gotta do to be happy.. I wish your cousins band much success also..

[fsugolf]

better to figure this out at an early age, than after working that shitty job for 20 years and going postal because of said shitty job

[MC PICKS]

Took me till I was 30 to figure out what I wanted to do. Enjoy your 20's cause its the best time you'll have in your life.

[PingPong]

probably jealous. they have a boring life, so they want others to have boring life as well

[PittsburghPlayer]

Do what makes you content and you should be fine. GL Man.

[paco]

Do what makes you content and you should be fine. GL Man.

This.

[BatemanPatrickl]

What you don't get is that people who make a lot of money always work hard. Do you think Lebron sits at home and plays video games? No he is out working on his game, marketing and selling himself. Fortune 500 CEOs are checking e-mails at 5:00 AM. Investment Bankers work 15 hour days.

If you want to sit on your ass and deal pot be my guest but don't have your fuking hand out when you are 65 and have no money.

[Chi_archie]

you are on the right track Bj,

don't unquestionably join the rat race and work for a paycheck every 2 weeks. very hard to get rich that way.

instead, figure out how you can get into a position to eventually be the business owner that pays the checks every 2 weeks.

the main idea is to have an entity that shelters you from paying as much taxes on your income. getting a pay check every 2 weeks will result in you giving alot of your "hard earned $ to uncle sam"

you don't have to work harder in life always, somtimes working way smarter is much easier.

but when you join the rat race, most people are in for good, and never take risks or think outside the box. and they never get to go experience and enjoy the world around them, except on their 3 weeks of vacation from work a year.

find a way to be the boss and enjoy life

[DrStale]

There's definitely more to life than money. I had no clue what I wanted to do in college either. I'm 25 right now and am still not entirely sure. What I do know is that I found a job that I actually enjoy going to every day, despite the fact that it doesn't pay as well as jobs my friends have.

What's the point of having a ton of money if getting it makes you miserable?

[BatemanPatrickl]

Business owners work hard as well. No easy way to make money.

[Chi_archie]

Business owners work hard as well. No easy way to make money.

true it often times is harder work.... at first, but then it can become very easy depends upon the situation.

my main point is why work and then let uncle sam get the first dips on your paycheck?

by owning my own "corporation" I make $ and then spend money on "business expenses" which the rich are very creative at coming up with, and then I get taxed only on what is left. that is a HUGE difference.


the hard work part, isn't really a factor. I just don't wanna work from January till April or may, just to pay uncle sam, social security, the state, the city, the county ect.....

i'm happy to spend my money first

[DrStale]

Business owners work hard as well. No easy way to make money.

You're completely missing the point. He knows you have to work hard to make money, what he's questioning is whether or not its worth being unhappy to get that money. Bottom line is that it is not, happiness is about enjoying what you have, not trying to get what you don't.

[BatemanPatrickl]

You're completely missing the point. He knows you have to work hard to make money, what he's questioning is whether or not its worth being unhappy to get that money. Bottom line is that it is not, happiness is about enjoying what you have, not trying to get what you don't.

Staley I would rather be a miserable fuk and wipe my ass with hundreds than live in a dumpy apartment with bills, three kids and a nagging wife.

Just my opinion pal o mine.

[BatemanPatrickl]

true it often times is harder work.... at first, but then it can become very easy depends upon the situation. my main point is why work and then let uncle sam get the first dips on your paycheck? by owning my own "corporation" I make $ and then spend money on "business expenses" which the rich are very creative at coming up with, and then I get taxed only on what is left. that is a HUGE difference. the hard work part, isn't really a factor. I just don't wanna work from January till April or may, just to pay uncle sam, social security, the state, the city, the county ect..... i'm happy to spend my money first

LLC would be the way to go not a corporation. I see your point Archer.

[DrStale]

Staley I would rather be a miserable fuk and wipe my ass with hundreds than live in a dumpy apartment with bills, three kids and a nagging wife. Just my opinion pal o mine.

Whatever you say brother.

[stevek173]

that chick is so hawt

[Glitch]

suckin cock in the back alleys gonna get old eventually

[BatemanPatrickl]

suckin cock in the back alleys gonna get old eventually

[Enogsiwon]

There's definitely more to life than money. I had no clue what I wanted to do in college either. I'm 25 right now and am still not entirely sure. What I do know is that I found a job that I actually enjoy going to every day, despite the fact that it doesn't pay as well as jobs my friends have.

What's the point of having a ton of money if getting it makes you miserable?

This Fukk is 25??

boring as a 70 year old and grumpy as a 90 year old

[iceminers26]

This Fukk is 25?? boring as a 70 year old and grumpy as a 90 year old

[Grandmaster B]

sell your girl to jjgold

I see she has a sign for him...shes ready

[DrStale]

This Fukk is 25?? boring as a 70 year old and grumpy as a 90 year old

Love you too eggnog, we can't all be 14.

[louis.ana]

My uncle gave me some advice when I was in my late teens, he told me to listen to what everyone has to say.. but in the end make my own decisions. Because, it is YOU that has to live with the decision you make.. not others.

[BatemanPatrickl]

How much would JJ pay for his girl?

[THE PROFIT]

Very few people really know what they want to do with their life, even less know the means to acheive it. With every reward there are risks & you have to decide what you're willing to risk to acheive your goals. Life is a series of small gambles but sometimes you gotta be a whale & go all in & see how the chips fall.

[paco]

I work the streets and am happy in life and make more money than dudes who have a bachelor in business.

[BatemanPatrickl]

I work the streets and am happy in life and make more money than dudes who have a bachelor in business.

You also park cars pal

[odusmykal]

I work the streets and am happy in life and make more money than dudes who have a bachelor in business.

I'd rather have street smarts over book smarts anyday.. Keep living the dream Paco..

[paco]

You also park cars pal

Yes I do

[MastaB]

BJ you need to do some research on the FOREX and commodities market.

I can give you a few pointers and recommend some reading material one day.

[MastaB]

I was exactly like you BJ, you have a good head on your shoulders, you will find your way just try to avoid a felony charge along the way. It complicates things.

[GiveMeaBJ]

Give me some shit to read up on.

[wal66]

Can't say one is better than the other. For some like myself we had obligations at an early age to help out family members who were there for us when we were growing up and in return could use our help when we were done with school and working. We didn't have the time to search for what we wanted to do in life because we had to get a job and start making a check.

There are others more fortunate in life who can afford to wait life out andlet things come to them. Not saying that is a bad thing but it's not something that is afforded to everyone.

I am not jealous of those that can work smarter or have the gift of always finding the easier way to make a better life for themselves but I would be lieing if I said I wasn't enveous of them.

I work everyday at the same boring job that I have been working for the past 21 years. Everyday I am dedicated to showing up and being available for whatever comes my way and every single day I hate the fact that I didn't make a better career choice or wasn't able to wait for something more rewarding finantially. That said though it must also be said that every single day I am grateful that I at least have a secure job with benefits and a retirement so when my days are at end I will have something even if minimal to fall back on.

[MastaB]

Give me some shit to read up on.

Lets focus on FOREX first

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_exchange_market

After you finish ready set up a "game" account at the link below. It is the same exact platform as the real money software. This way when you are ready to deposit you will know how to use software. Oanda has no minimum deposit (nice for beginners) and they dont charge you to trade they only take the spread.

http://fxtrade.oanda.com/forex_trading/fxgame/

Let me know if you want to discuss it more in depth