Recent comments in /f/GetMotivated

intergalacticbro t1_j94oy4b wrote

Reply to [Image] Be selfless. by otaku_108

This reads like someone who has english as their second language. I say this because an American would translate this more poetically, instead this phrase is coarse with barely a figurative expression.

"Those who focus on the footprints in their wake, lose the opportunity to take flight". That would be a better version of this quote.

21

menellinde t1_j94njyx wrote

Reply to [Text] I need to find a higher paying job, but self doubt makes me feel like I can’t handle any job by thequeasydream

So as others have said everyone has different aptitudes for different things. For example my husband is amazing at anything mechanical. He can build a car from a pile of junk on the ground or figure out the wiring for a complex home theatre system without even batting an eye. However, if you put him in an "intellectual" role or worse, a customer service type role he will fail horribly and likely be fired on his first day because he has no filter and can't deal with the general jerks of the public.

At 26 you are still so young you have your whole life to figure out "what you want to be when you grow up." I'm 50 and I've only just figured that out in the last few years myself. Of course, I definitely don't want you to take as long as I did but, truth be told I didn't even know until I fell into my current career by accident.

You need to figure out what you love in life and then figure out how to make a living wage doing that. Money is important, you need to make enough to thrive in life, but if you make that money at a job that you hate then it can become a soul sucking abyss from which there is no escape and you will hate your life.

3

otaku_108 OP t1_j94mvx0 wrote

Reply to [Image] Be selfless. by otaku_108

Thus, for those who don't understand the significance of this little statement:

Individuals who are focused solely on leaving a lasting impact or legacy may limit their ability to truly soar and achieve their full potential. It implies that the desire to leave a mark on the world can distract one from the present moment and limit their ability to embrace change and take risks, as they may be too focused on preserving their legacy instead of growing and evolving. This idea aligns with the concept of living in the present moment and embracing impermanence. It suggests that those who are too focused on leaving a lasting imprint may miss out on the beauty and joy of the journey, as they are too concerned with the end result. Instead, it may be more fulfilling to focus on the present and embrace the journey, allowing one to experience freedom and growth, without being bound by the need to leave a lasting impact.

In essence, the philosophy behind this phrase encourages individuals to let go of the desire for permanence and instead focus on living fully.

−21

CollieSchnauzer t1_j94c790 wrote

Reply to [Text] I need to find a higher paying job, but self doubt makes me feel like I can’t handle any job by thequeasydream

You might have an auditory processing disorder. (Are you bad at singing? Do you need to take notes to remember lectures/instructions?)

You might have some social anxiety.

Are you bad at facial recognition? Bad with directions?

You might not be good at working fast or multi-tasking.

None of these things mean you are not smart and none of them mean you can't be very successful in the right job. I like others' suggestions of programming. How are you with logic puzzles?

Look for a high-paying career path. It's not just the salary; you will have better work conditions all the way along. (I worked in a restaurant long ago. People were competitive, cliquish and unfriendly.)

Check out r/girlsgoneswired. They will steer you in the right direction.

3