Do you think it's important to have purpose in your life?

[tigerballs]

Whole lot of rubbish on here.

The only purpose in life is pinball.

I'll beat you at pinball

 

[the_third]

The answer is 42..

3 is the magic number

 

[hobbo1]

3 is the magic number

Geo uses a magic 8 ball for all of life’s compilations

 

[wonka]

Geo uses a magic 8 ball for all of life’s compilations

I thought he used duo balls.

 

[the_third]

Yep @BAGNF05 relationships...if your lucky enough to have your partner as your 'best friend' you've got the world at your feet and a very happy and content couple.

yes partner as best friend is key to everything

As for purpose. Family, pretty simple. There isn't much more really.

Not sure purpose is really the question, its more about how you see yourself. are you defined by your job, or your values? that's the key, and also why senior execs struggle massively when they retire, they have no definition of themselves, they get value from the job they did. they dont have a best friend at home, disassociated from the kids - they are alone.

 

[the_third]

Geo uses a magic 8 ball for all of life’s compilations

thats a lot of balls

 

[Demps]

Geo uses a magic 8 ball for all of life’s compilations

 

[FinestTigers]

That's great to hear ...and Yep life would be so much better if WT were so much better.

If the WT became a dominant force like the Panthers are now then that would certainly give some of us a happy feeling,

But another thing to consider is, what would then happen to the many discussions and threads on the WTF?

I suspect the same could happen to the WTF as that of the Panthers forum, ie. Listening to the sounds of the chirping crickets.

And then sometimes when they are so bored you hear the Panthers diehard fans talk about the weather and their dreamt travelling adventures.

But i'm sure we can discuss much more things than that.

 

[upthetigers]

I don't see it this way. My FIL has a lot of money and it sucks. Two of his kids are completely useless and can't stand on their on two feet.

The best thing I'm doing for my kids is telling them once they are 18 they need to figure it out for themselves. My daughter is 20 and has worked a lot more and is much more independent than my 40 yo SIL. My BIL was married and I'm 100% convinced his ex-wife married him just to get at the family money. That dude earns good money and spends all of it and still needs regular handouts.

Does anyone like Epicurus ? He was the best. A simple frugal life with some ganja on the side and you are good to go. Too much money just leads to problems. I've already told my wife to give most of her inheritance away.

The more you earn the more responsibility you have. A simple frugal life is all I want too. Earn enough to be comfortable and not worry about money and I'll be content. Live self sustainably and enjoy the simple things in life.

 

[Cobarcats]

I don't see it this way. My FIL has a lot of money and it sucks. Two of his kids are completely useless and can't stand on their on two feet.

The best thing I'm doing for my kids is telling them once they are 18 they need to figure it out for themselves. My daughter is 20 and has worked a lot more and is much more independent than my 40 yo SIL. My BIL was married and I'm 100% convinced his ex-wife married him just to get at the family money. That dude earns good money and spends all of it and still needs regular handouts.

Does anyone like Epicurus ? He was the best. A simple frugal life with some ganja on the side and you are good to go. Too much money just leads to problems. I've already told my wife to give most of her inheritance away.

Everyone is genetically different and are raised by varying influences, therefore we have different values and outlooks.
In Pj's case I think it's admirable that he is totally focussed on providing for his family.
I'm sure he has his family's best interest at heart.
Your take is to have your children learn how to stand on their own two feet.... also admirable.
Raising a good family is the very essence of society.
Someone once said,
"No success compensates for failure in the home"
The main thing I believe in raising children [I have 4 with ever increasing grandkids 🌝] is to,
Firstly set a good example all the time, not just sometimes as your kids are like a sponge. Secondly give your children good options to take when they face adversity and let them make decisions.
Thirdly always be available to talk to them about their lives....not to judge but listen and give them some alternatives to the decisions that they have made as they will make mistakes.
A successful parent in my opinion is when a child likes to occasionally come home or phone to talk about their lives and ask for your opinion instead of asking the wrong person.
You should know your child well enough to give them advice or simply just be there for them.
If a child knows their dad or mum loves them always and are always there for them, then their life will have depth, substance and a place of belonging irrespective of their age.
I knew my mom loved me so much, right up to her passing.
Dad was a hard task master and distanced himself from the kids and on occasions was heavy handed through alcohol abuse.
He was traumatized from being a POW in WW2 but he did have a good heart under the rough exterior.
He found it very difficult to show affection and emotion.
Things improved for all of us over the years to follow.
He told me for the first time in my life, [that I could remember] that he loved me about a month before he died.
That was real closure for me because my body was being put back together like lego from an accident.
I needed to know that dad loved me because I was in a very very dark place.
My life changed for the better that day as I knew he loved me.
The greatest gift you can give anyone is love and your time.
I've seen too many indigenous children who have no role models or love and their lives seem fruitless.
It's one of the worst things that happens in society,
that is life without love.

 

[TillLindemann]

I don't see it this way. My FIL has a lot of money and it sucks. Two of his kids are completely useless and can't stand on their on two feet.

The best thing I'm doing for my kids is telling them once they are 18 they need to figure it out for themselves. My daughter is 20 and has worked a lot more and is much more independent than my 40 yo SIL. My BIL was married and I'm 100% convinced his ex-wife married him just to get at the family money. That dude earns good money and spends all of it and still needs regular handouts.

Does anyone like Epicurus ? He was the best. A simple frugal life with some ganja on the side and you are good to go. Too much money just leads to problems. I've already told my wife to give most of her inheritance away.

The Stoics trump the Epicureans.

 

[gallagher]

 

[Cobarcats]

View attachment 1285

Legend quote.
Another one I like is,
"Be a friend to your wife and gain a lover"

 

[BZN]

He was a genius (literally), has an IQ higher than Einstein had. The CIA experimented on him as part of Project MKUltra which I think messed with him a bit.
His writings on what he calls the 'surrogate activities' of humans in modern society is spot on.

Just quickly as I'm a bit off topic, but can you recommend an easy to read book about him?

 

[BZN]

yes partner as best friend is key to everything

As for purpose. Family, pretty simple. There isn't much more really.

Not sure purpose is really the question, its more about how you see yourself. are you defined by your job, or your values? that's the key, and also why senior execs struggle massively when they retire, they have no definition of themselves, they get value from the job they did. they dont have a best friend at home, disassociated from the kids - they are alone.

I really hope for your sake the last sentence is not being related from personal experience🤞?

 

[BZN]

If the WT became a dominant force like the Panthers are now then that would certainly give some of us a happy feeling,

But another thing to consider is, what would then happen to the many discussions and threads on the WTF?

I suspect the same could happen to the WTF as that of the Panthers forum, ie. Listening to the sounds of the chirping crickets.

And then sometimes when they are so bored you hear the Panthers diehard fans talk about the weather and their dreamt travelling adventures.

But i'm sure we can discuss much more things than that.

And I'm sure Our WTF would be an 'even happier' Family of supporters than we are now FT.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

If I were a carpenter under John Howard I would be a Millionaire today!

 

[BZN]

Everyone is genetically different and are raised by varying influences, therefore we have different values and outlooks.
In Pj's case I think it's admirable that he is totally focussed on providing for his family.
I'm sure he has his family's best interest at heart.
Your take is to have your children learn how to stand on their own two feet.... also admirable.
Raising a good family is the very essence of society.
Someone once said,
"No success compensates for failure in the home"
The main thing I believe in raising children [I have 4 with ever increasing grandkids 🌝] is to,
Firstly set a good example all the time, not just sometimes as your kids are like a sponge. Secondly give your children good options to take when they face adversity and let them make decisions.
Thirdly always be available to talk to them about their lives....not to judge but listen and give them some alternatives to the decisions that they have made as they will make mistakes.
A successful parent in my opinion is when a child likes to occasionally come home or phone to talk about their lives and ask for your opinion instead of asking the wrong person.
You should know your child well enough to give them advice or simply just be there for them.
If a child knows their dad or mum loves them always and are always there for them, then their life will have depth, substance and a place of belonging irrespective of their age.
I knew my mom loved me so much, right up to her passing.
Dad was a hard task master and distanced himself from the kids and on occasions was heavy handed through alcohol abuse.
He was traumatized from being a POW in WW2 but he did have a good heart under the rough exterior.
He found it very difficult to show affection and emotion.
Things improved for all of us over the years to follow.
He told me for the first time in my life, [that I could remember] that he loved me about a month before he died.
That was real closure for me because my body was being put back together like lego from an accident.
I needed to know that dad loved me because I was in a very very dark place.
My life changed for the better that day as I knew he loved me.
The greatest gift you can give anyone is love and your time.
I've seen too many indigenous children who have no role models or love and their lives seem fruitless.
It's one of the worst things that happens in society,
that is life without love.

WOW!!!!!!! @Cobarcats This is an Amazing life story and you are without doubt what I think is the definition of a "Real Man".
You're the sort of fair dinkum bloke/father that every kid needs.
Give kids a great start in life so they grow up with the rite values.
Your the sort of Father I wish I could have had...not the gutless piece of crap excuse for a Father that I had that buggered off soon after I was born.
The rotten sod left us in such a way that my Mothers confidence was destroyed for the rest of her life and my 2 elder bros and I developed varying degrees of difficulty in relating to and trusting people.

 

[BZN]

The Stoics trump the Epicureans.

Wow that's deep thinking TL.

 

[Moh]

Purpose is filling every day with meaningful activities.

Even on a chill day when you don't feel like doing anything - still make your bed, still keep ya place tidy, still smile at your significant other, still pat your dawg... still contributing to the world, even if just your own... in a positive manner.

💯

My guy ✊