10-27-2013, 08:44 AM
(10-27-2013, 08:03 AM)AlphaScorpio Wrote: I think it's shame about what other people think about me.
Probably, but you've got to focus dude. Forget what other people say. Focus on what you want, and what you know you are. Also, responsibility is HUGE, it may make you mad, but you're dad is right in that regard. Punching people or kicking in doors doesn't solve anything. Learn to solve your problems, then you won't have them anymore.
So for your parking ticket, what did you do wrong? Acknowledge it, say "Oh, THAT'S what I did wrong. Ok, I won't do that again. Lesson learned." and log it away in your memory. The point of difficulty is so we can learn. If we just get mad, we miss the entire point of life, imho.
If you REALLY want to live a life of freedom, you've got to take responsibility for EVERYTHING that is in your direct control, INCLUDING your feelings and reactions. Even the way you frame statements.
For example, one time I was working with a guy on some rich guy's house. We were talking and such and eventually I told him about a movie I made (keep in mind I'm VERY passionate about my movies). Anyhow, I tell him all about this one, and you know what he says?
"Sounds pretty gay."
But guess what I do? I just laugh it off saying "It is kinda gay, isn't it?"
BOOM! He instantly had no more power over me.
Later on, the rich guy's wife came over and asked for me BY NAME to help her (keep in mind that the other guy was in charge) and we started talking and laughed together, while mister "Sounds pretty gay" was slaving away like a miserable freak.
Point is, if you're going to become great, you'd better know now that people will start to try and bring you down. It may be insecurity, it may be fear or intimidation, but if you just keep cool and stay on course, you'll find yourself miles ahead of them all.
Think of people as anchors on a blimp and you'll see what I mean. The higher you go/want to go, the more weights you have to let go of.
