Mordechaj Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 i think "The Secret" is bs.Focus is nothing, actions can change the outcome of events.(unless you are an electron, then the focus is everything) STR: 2 / DEX: 2 / STA: 3 / CON: 2 / WIS: 3 / CHA: 3 PanHEMAphiliac. Link to comment
Dradis Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 This law and Murphy's law are the main ingredients in any electronics project I've worked on. "Why isn't it working!!!!' "Oh wait... now it's working... what did we do to it?" Add software/coding to the list of things where this happens. Current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/70839-bendy-dradis-stands-up-proper/ Link to comment
Thrillho Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 i think "The Secret" is bs.Focus is nothing, actions can change the outcome of events. It turns out, that was the secret all along! The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Artinum Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Oh man, the bloody Secret. If focusing on something made it happen, I'd be a millionaire by now. All those interviews Steve did with Joe, Saint, etc would all be "how did you lose all that weight?" "I focused on being thin really hard..." rather than diet and exercise. Quantum mechanics has led to so much utter bullshit about reality, it makes my head hurt. It's high time science abandoned the word "quantum" - it's been lost to the quacks and the loonies. You can even get quantum dishwasher tablets these days. Schrödinger is revolving underground as I type these words... assuming he's dead, that is. I guess he is and he isn't at the same time unless I go and check, and I really can't be bothered right now. Focus is step one. Doing something is steps two to infinity. The secret is that there is no secret - just luck, hard work and determination. But magic is so much easier, so let's believe in that instead. What happens when you play Final Fantasy VII with everyone called Cloud? It gets quite confusing... https://ff7crowdofclouds.wordpress.com/ Link to comment
Thrillho Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 The Secret is just another way of saying "it's your fault you lost your job / got cancer / your spouse cheated / dog died". The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
RisenPhoenix Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Focus is step one. Doing something is steps two to infinity. The secret is that there is no secret - just luck, hard work and determination. But magic is so much easier, so let's believe in that instead. One of my graduate adivsor's favorite phrases (that I've picked up and still use) was a paraphrased quote from Louis Pasteur: "Luck favors the prepared." (Apparently the real quote is "In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind." ) 2 RisenPhoenix, the Entish Aikidoka Challenge: RisenPhoenix Turns to Ash "The essence of koryu [...is] you offer your loyalty to something that you choose to regard as greater than yourself so that you will, someday, be able to offer service to something that truly is transcendent." ~ Ellis Amdur, Old School Link to comment
Jfurman89 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 "The Secret" is bs. It's not physically possible to focus on anything and have it happen. But! The human brain takes in over 7 billion pieces of information per second. You can choose to focus on any of those things -- so if you're focusing on anything that could possibly be negative, you are going to emanate a negative emotion, getting you a negative response. Managing your emotional states is everything. Leaving yourself to random chaos is silly. Link to comment
Artinum Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 One of my graduate adivsor's favorite phrases (that I've picked up and still use) was a paraphrased quote from Louis Pasteur: "Luck favors the prepared." (Apparently the real quote is "In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind." ) I am reminded of the man who met the mother of a successful Broadway producer and remarked on how lucky her son was to be so successful."Yes he is," she agreed. "And the harder he works, the luckier he seems to get." 1 What happens when you play Final Fantasy VII with everyone called Cloud? It gets quite confusing... https://ff7crowdofclouds.wordpress.com/ Link to comment
Church Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've recently heard it said that you get what you focus on. Weather the universe falls into line to bring you that, or you begin to subconsciously take measures to achieve whatever it is you're after. So to my understanding, and using fitness as an example: you'd be better served to focus your attention on your journey to and end goal of fitness (whatever that means for you) than to focus on your journey away from an unhealthy lifestyle. It may seem like only semantics but the difference is huge and can, in fact, be a game changer. "Oh, fear not in a world like this, And thou shalt know erelong, Know how sublime a thing it is, To suffer and be strong." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Battle Log - MyFitnessPal - FitBIt To get something you've never had, you have to become someone you've never been. Link to comment
Endor Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The dreaded day approaches.....I'm turning 40 in a few months time. I haven't been to see a doctor in years so I'm thinking I should get a check up of some sort. Things I can think of that might be useful info:- eye test- cholesterol- prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)- blood pressure Anything else worth getting tested? Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
wildross Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The dreaded day approaches.....I'm turning 40 in a few months time. I haven't been to see a doctor in years so I'm thinking I should get a check up of some sort. Things I can think of that might be useful info:- eye test- cholesterol- prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)- blood pressureAnything else worth getting tested? don't have to face them for a prostrate exam, but that usually starts at 50.They will do a standard blood work up which will cover all that. Hearing test? If you don't have a partner, maybe a once over looking for skin cancers, moles, etc, especially on your back where you can't see. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
wxstormer Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Things I can think of that might be useful info:- eye test- cholesterol- prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)- blood pressure Better than facing a Colonoscopy. Or worse, a Cystoscopy... WXStormer - Level 4 Adventurer - Challenges Completed Successfully: 3 Introduction Challenge Threads: 1 2 3 Failures: 2, 4, 4 Current:4 My Fitness Log: http://twitter.com/jeffreyfitness (Walks/Activities are Automatically Logged Here) - My Personal BlogFitbit Account | MapMyFitness Link | BattleLog | Accountability Post Camp Nerd Fitness 2014 Comments: Part 1: Camp Nerd Fitness Post-Mortem Part 2: The Road Ahead Progress Goal:Weight Loss: 2%2% Link to comment
Thrillho Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Hit Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)you know thats typically described as pleasurable right? its like the male g-spot. [vanishes like she was never here...] 2 It's the moose on the inside that counts. Link to comment
Barfly Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 you know thats typically described as pleasurable right? its like the male g-spot. [vanishes like she was never here...]Haha! That won't make the exam any more awkward, huh? The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
Thrillho Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Personal space, hitlion. Personal space. The cancer was aggressive, but the chemotherapy was aggressive, as well. There was aggression on both sides. Link to comment
Machete Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The dreaded day approaches.....I'm turning 40 in a few months time. I haven't been to see a doctor in years so I'm thinking I should get a check up of some sort. Things I can think of that might be useful info:- eye test- cholesterol- prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)- blood pressure Anything else worth getting tested? I had my 4th "prostate exam" when I was 24. The doc (at least he told me he was one) really dug in there, with his other hand pulling on my hip. Also, I kind of vaguely remember two hands on my shoulder once now that I think about it. (Though I don't want to.) Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
Phytomancer Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I had my 4th "prostate exam" when I was 24. The doc (at least he told me he was one) really dug in there, with his other hand pulling on my hip. Also, I kind of vaguely remember two hands on my shoulder once now that I think about it. (Though I don't want to.) There must be a ghost who really enjoys watching prostate exam, or a nurse. I'd say I like the ghost version better. Phytomancer and The Way of The South East Level: 8 STR 15 | DEX 6 | STA 9 | CON 9 | WIS 9 | CHA 7 Level 1: Evil Minion Training | Level 2: Spy of the Seven Kingdoms Level 3: Shrines of Viruna | Level 4: Impending Storm | Level 5: Respawns | Level 6: Green Villains Level7: Returns to Battle Spoiler Pushup: 11.2% 11.2% Green: 11.2% 11.2% Sweets: 11% 11% Link to comment
ch3 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The dreaded day approaches.....I'm turning 40 in a few months time. I haven't been to see a doctor in years so I'm thinking I should get a check up of some sort. Things I can think of that might be useful info:- eye test- cholesterol- prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)- blood pressure Anything else worth getting tested? Parasites (dregs/urine) Challenges #1 +PvP - Language Exchange Topic - Find a buddy! Link to comment
Endor Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 don't have to face them for a prostrate exam, but that usually starts at 50.They will do a standard blood work up which will cover all that. Hearing test? If you don't have a partner, maybe a once over looking for skin cancers, moles, etc, especially on your back where you can't see.Sent from my XT1080 using TapatalkThanks wildross, both really good ideas which I hadn't thought of. Also happy to put the prostate exam off for another 10 years Parasites (dregs/urine)Whaaaat?!! Parasites in your wee, OMG is that a real thing?! Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
ch3 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Whaaaat?!! Parasites in your wee, OMG is that a real thing?! Haha not in pee,I meant, dregs and urine exams, parasites only in dregs. I told the doctor "Please tell me what exams to do to check if i'm healthy" and in the list, there were dregs/urine Challenges #1 +PvP - Language Exchange Topic - Find a buddy! Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 What's the protocol after a prostate exam anyways? Do you slap the doctor or send him flowers? 2 BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Jittersthe.Clown Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 What's the protocol after a prostate exam anyways? Do you slap the doctor or send him flowers?Start off by telling the doc, "Dinner and a movie first, pal" 1 Level 2 Warforged Druid STR: 2, DEX: 1, STA: 3, CON: 3, WIS: 2, CHA: 3 "If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep; then maybe someday they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he is free." Good night and joy be to you all ~Jitters The. Clown Current Challange: New Challenges Ahead! Battle Log: Clowning around daily Past Challenges: Leveling Up PvP Jump Rope Boss Continue? System Failure Systems Online Calling Rush Confirm Reset Select World Select Difficulty, Select Character, Repairs, Press Start, First Timer, Jump Rope PVP Challenge Link to comment
161803398874989 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I started watching Sherlock the other day. Very fun series. Quare? Quod vita mea non tua est. You can call me Phi, Numbers, Sixteen or just plain 161803398874989. Link to comment
Lincarte Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The dreaded day approaches.....I'm turning 40 in a few months time. I haven't been to see a doctor in years so I'm thinking I should get a check up of some sort. Things I can think of that might be useful info:- eye test- cholesterol- prostate (oh no, not sure I can face that!)- blood pressure Anything else worth getting tested? I would say, on the subject of eyes, that as well as checking for any changes in perception you should also ask for a "pressure test" ( I am directly translating from my native Swedish here) to find early signs of future cataract. An optician can perform a test for this in a matter of minutes but I do not think it is standard issue. But it tends to start somewhere between forty and fifty if you have the genetic disposition for it. (And if found in time it is very easy to take care of) Lincarte - Level 3 - Dwarf Warrior Str: 7 | Dex: 1 | Sta: 3 | Con: 6 | Wis: 3 | Cha: 5Squat - 120(~265 lb.) | Bench - 95(~209lb.) | Deadlift - 190(~419 lb.) | Total: 405(~893 lb.)PvP:The 800 club - Daily Battle Log - #3, #2, #1 Link to comment
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