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Originally Posted by MG1
^Great timing............... yeah, story time.
I ran into an old buddy from High School. We were the best of friends. We pulled some pretty good pranks and made many a teachers cry and want to quit.
Anyway, he used to confide in me a lot and I guess he wanted my ear again. He invited me over to his place. Jesus murphy, the guy is very successful. Cars, multiple homes here and abroad. He's basically set for life. Been married a few times. No kids. Lots of, "travelled around the world," friends. After showing me his stuff and watching me not being impressed. He asked why? I was going to say, "I'm on Revscene, man." But, did not want him to be pulled to the dark side, gulolol.
Anyway, he told me that even though he had everything and is obviously successful, he felt so empty. "What else is there?," he said. I guess he never found true love or something to strive for. He was always a pretty selfish guy. Never really struggled in life. I told him the usual, "volunteer." Give of yourself. Not sure if I want to start being a friend again. Too much baggage................ He never had time for me after high school, so why now? Then again................. hmmmmmmm........
/story time.
As for Musk. Dude was an awkward kid that everybody avoided. Probably made fun of and picked on in school. Now that he has success, his assholiness has gone into full on asshole mode. One day, the tower will come crashing down and humble pie will have to be eaten. In any case, who cares? I've avoided purchasing a Tesla because of him. He needs to step back and do what he does best. Invent stuff. He has a lot to offer this world, no doubt about it. He's been stroking his ego a little too much.
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I kind of identify with your buddy. I think my life is kinda empty and hollow even though I’m financially independent. The wife and I splurge on material shit that we really don’t need, but it doesn’t fill the void. I’m getting this nagging suspicion this void is suppose to be filled with children but we ultimately didn’t wanna go down that route as I’m afraid I’ll be a bad parent. So here I am, almost 40 and feeling empty inside.. too selfish to do any volunteering shit like what you suggested but also not satisfied with myself or life in general.
Oh well… on to next “project” and that’s taking up sailing this coming summer. I was suppose to start training in 2020 but then stupid covid hit and ruined my sailing dreams. Goal is to eventually quit my job, and go sailing around the world doing this “crusing” lifestyle. Although i think it might just be a passing fancy, it’s at least something I want to focus my energies on temporarily.