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Title: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 16, 2010, 03:09:07 PM
Discuss...
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: unracked on October 16, 2010, 03:10:29 PM
YOU CANNOT CHEAT GENETICS.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Army of One on October 16, 2010, 03:11:44 PM
Drugs are only the finishing touch.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 16, 2010, 03:12:38 PM
YOU CANNOT CHEAT GENETICS.

Yes, genetics=everything!  :o
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: dr.chimps on October 16, 2010, 03:13:52 PM
You, and the rest of us, will be Team Horrible Genetics, no matter how many times, or ways, you post it up. Serenity now!    ;D
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: unracked on October 16, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Yes, genetics=everything!  :o
And not just in BB but in life. Do everything you can to live as long as you can but when your genetic code says your time is up, you're done!
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Lundgren on October 16, 2010, 03:15:49 PM
Genetics is like your comps hardware. Upbringing is like software.

The match of the too means everything. Every genetic type has a software or programming that works best for them. Some got genetics, for strength, speed, endurance, longevity, agility, power, or just looks. You can't win at all of them otherwise your we'd evolve it. The mix is their for a reason.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Wiggs on October 16, 2010, 03:17:12 PM
85%
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Lundgren on October 16, 2010, 03:20:51 PM
85%
For BBing or everthing. I got shit genetics for it I won't lie. However I'm pretty good with endurance.  Man strength I guess it what they call it. Can work for days, and probally be working until I'm 70.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 16, 2010, 03:46:19 PM
85%

100%
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: affeman on October 16, 2010, 05:40:59 PM
It seems pretty convenient for you to blame your genetics for your failure in every aspect of life.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: ironneck on October 16, 2010, 05:43:52 PM
It seems pretty convenient for you to blame your genetics for your failure in every aspect of life.

deicide is not a good bber
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 16, 2010, 05:47:12 PM
It seems pretty convenient for you to blame your genetics for your failure in every aspect of life.

Huh? Wie kommst du darauf? Das hast wirklich aus dem Nichts geholt. It really depends on what aspect of life; shitty genetics prevent me from becoming a huge beast in the gym and I have had long phases of very intense eating and training, yet grew only minimally (though I did gret stronger). If I had better aptitude in maths (a genetic thing, no doubt) I would have considered a career in engineering but I don't; genetics. These aren't failures per se, just things that I am effectively barred from due to genetic limitations.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 16, 2010, 05:48:13 PM
Genetic limitations are only physical.

No offence but that is completely wrong. Many, many mental aspects of things are genetic as are the limitations they impose.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: affeman on October 16, 2010, 05:57:04 PM
No offence but that is completely wrong. Many, many mental aspects of things are genetic as are the limitations they impose.

Mental barriers are there to be broken. That's what life is about.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: SF1900 on October 16, 2010, 06:00:25 PM
Lets just say this: when little johnny looks up to daddy and says "dad, I want to be a rocket scientist" or little bobby looks up to daddy and says "day, I want to be a baseball player," we know the usual come back--dad says "son, you can do anything you put your mind to."

Unfortunately, this is not true. Not everything is possible. People are constrained by their genetic limitations. Its a hard fact of life! But it is the truth.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Ursus on October 16, 2010, 06:04:38 PM
In what way do you mean?
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: ironneck on October 16, 2010, 06:06:14 PM
in what way? the fuck i could never be a footballstar...no skills
nor could i invent something
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Wiggs on October 16, 2010, 06:08:28 PM
Obviously genetics play a huge part...I'm not talking about bodybuilding I mean in general...BUT Motivation and hard work always win over just genetics and mediocre work....One could argue that ones motivation and work ethic could be genetic also....In that case, it would be 100% genetics.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: affeman on October 16, 2010, 06:08:40 PM
in what way? the fuck i could never be a footballstar...no skills
nor could i invent something

Have you even tried? If not how can you say that?

Maybe if you had focussed from age 11-12 on completely on becoming a professional footballer you could have made it. Now it's too late, you're too old.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Ursus on October 16, 2010, 06:09:35 PM
I know for a fact I have wasted a lot of my talents.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: YngiweRhoads on October 16, 2010, 06:16:33 PM
I know for a fact I have wasted a lot of my talents.

Ditto.

Dropped out of law school at 21 to be a 'rock star'. It was fun, no doubt, but I should be a decade ahead of where I am now in my personal life.


Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Ursus on October 16, 2010, 06:21:41 PM
I finished my Law course at uni - done nothing with it.

I think I could have been half decent at a sport - I would have liked to try something like the javelin or hammer throw. I had the chance at 19 and was too lazy or tired to do it.

I was excellent at drawing and painting. particular faces and people.

I have finally got a FT job which is pretty well paid and has very good opportunities. I am 24 and only just starting out in life. The only saving grace is that I am on the way up and now stagnating or moving backwards.

I wasted 4-5 years obsessing with weights. I no longer obsess at all. I wish I had this mindset when I was 19
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: YngiweRhoads on October 16, 2010, 06:26:50 PM
I finished my Law course at uni - done nothing with it.

I think I could have been half decent at a sport - I would have liked to try something like the javelin or hammer throw. I had the chance at 19 and was too lazy or tired to do it.

I was excellent at drawing and painting. particular faces and people.

I have finally got a FT job which is pretty well paid and has very good opportunities. I am 24 and only just starting out in life. The only saving grace is that I am on the way up and now stagnating or moving backwards.

I wasted 4-5 years obsessing with weights. I no longer obsess at all. I wish I had this mindset when I was 19

24 still leaves you plenty of time to do what you want in life. Just put your nose to the grindstone and don't procrastinate too much.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: ironneck on October 16, 2010, 06:27:56 PM
Have you even tried? If not how can you say that?

Maybe if you had focussed from age 11-12 on completely on becoming a professional footballer you could have made it. Now it's too late, you're too old.

yes i played but wasn't that good
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 17, 2010, 04:04:35 AM
I finished my Law course at uni - done nothing with it.

I think I could have been half decent at a sport - I would have liked to try something like the javelin or hammer throw. I had the chance at 19 and was too lazy or tired to do it.

I was excellent at drawing and painting. particular faces and people.

I have finally got a FT job which is pretty well paid and has very good opportunities. I am 24 and only just starting out in life. The only saving grace is that I am on the way up and now stagnating or moving backwards.

I wasted 4-5 years obsessing with weights. I no longer obsess at all. I wish I had this mindset when I was 19

Goudy, I wish I were 24 again.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 17, 2010, 04:06:24 AM
Lets just say this: when little johnny looks up to daddy and says "dad, I want to be a rocket scientist" or little bobby looks up to daddy and says "day, I want to be a baseball player," we know the usual come back--dad says "son, you can do anything you put your mind to."

Unfortunately, this is not true. Not everything is possible. People are constrained by their genetic limitations. Its a hard fact of life! But it is the truth.

Yup. People need to be more honest with their children.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: outby43 on October 17, 2010, 04:43:27 AM
Goudy, I wish I were 24 again.

I wish I was 34 again.  Hell...even 40.  :'(
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Red Hook on October 17, 2010, 04:47:06 AM
Discuss...

douche-cide you are repeating threads again..you started this thread same thread last year. I know because I participated with my other account...Please, just stop.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: outby43 on October 17, 2010, 04:55:14 AM
You mean Team Horrible Genetics?
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 17, 2010, 05:17:26 AM
douche-cide you are repeating threads again..you started this thread same thread last year. I know because I participated with my other account...Please, just stop.


Once a year isn't a bad thing. Maybe people's opinions have changed, maybe new people want to add their voice and remember, your big cock is all genetics.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 17, 2010, 05:18:05 AM
You mean Team Horrible Genetics?

This isn't a THG thread. It's more a general genetics thread.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Red Hook on October 17, 2010, 07:15:46 AM
Once a year isn't a bad thing. Maybe people's opinions have changed, maybe new people want to add their voice and remember, your big cock is all genetics.

no, I use a special routine of stretching and tugging to add mass...also I watch a lot of Asian and black porn
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: _bruce_ on October 17, 2010, 08:51:14 AM
Life is what you make of it.
Folks who have high self esteem and are willing to engage in things that they deem interesting(also risky!) fare pretty well. Even better if they happen to find a mentor which guides them on their path.

On the other end there are the pessimistic, depressed and manic folks who even with lots of money go in circles celebrating their own little hell - simple fillers in life's game.

I'm 32 and basically have to start from scratch, but I'm thankful that I can leave things behind that would have been sub optimal solutions for the things I'm seeking.

Genetics for bodybuilding are a hilarious trait that may be important if you're a teen and have no friends.

Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 17, 2010, 08:57:12 AM
Sure. At the end of the day, you put behind whatever your genetic card hand might be and make the best of it. I am pretty happy dude these days, questions like these are more about the hypothetical than anything else. Lucky Strike. Sonst Nichts.

Life is what you make of it.
Folks who have high self esteem and are willing to engage in things that they deem interesting(also risky!) fare pretty well. Even better if they happen to find a mentor which guides them on their path.

On the other end there are the pessimistic, depressed and manic folks who even with lots of money go in circles celebrating their own little hell - simple fillers in life's game.

I'm 32 and basically have to start from scratch, but I'm thankful that I can leave things behind that would have been sub optimal solutions for the things I'm seeking.

Genetics for bodybuilding are a hilarious trait that may be important if you're a teen and have no friends.


Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: YngiweRhoads on October 17, 2010, 08:58:36 AM
Life is what you make of it.
Folks who have high self esteem and are willing to engage in things that they deem interesting(also risky!) fare pretty well. Even better if they happen to find a mentor which guides them on their path.

On the other end there are the pessimistic, depressed and manic folks who even with lots of money go in circles celebrating their own little hell - simple fillers in life's game.

I'm 32 and basically have to start from scratch, but I'm thankful that I can leave things behind that would have been sub optimal solutions for the things I'm seeking.

Genetics for bodybuilding are a hilarious trait that may be important if you're a teen and have no friends.



QFT

I did the same thing (starting over) at 36 and life is pretty good these days.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: outby43 on October 17, 2010, 06:02:50 PM
QFT

I did the same thing (starting over) at 36 and life is pretty good these days.

Good for you man. Coming out of the closet must have been a big relief.    ;D
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: tbombz on October 17, 2010, 06:39:26 PM
genetic limitation? no such thing. maybe in certain cases on a technicality, but for practical purpouses, nope.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: unracked on October 17, 2010, 09:10:36 PM
genetic limitation? no such thing. maybe in certain cases on a technicality, but for practical purpouses, nope.
Referring to lifespan, and yes there absolutley is.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Tito24 on October 18, 2010, 02:40:28 AM
good topics Deicide
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: ironneck on October 18, 2010, 02:52:36 AM
good topics Deicide


 ;D
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 18, 2010, 03:16:15 AM
good topics Deicide

Dank u vel groote Mars! :)
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: George Whorewell on October 18, 2010, 01:27:18 PM
Enviroment, luck and means are as important as genetics imo. If you were born into poverty in some 3rd world country and forced to work like a dog your entire life, how would you know what your potential could be? If you never have to worry about money or material goods, you have a huge advantage over everyone else because you can spend your whole life doing what suits you. Luck trumps almost everything and can't be explained scientifically.

Genetics definetly matter, but I would say enviroment is probably 50%, genetics is 25% and 25% is shit that nobody can explain-- luck, chance, whatever you want to call it.
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Master Blaster on October 18, 2010, 01:31:14 PM
Enviroment, luck and means are as important as genetics imo. If you were born into poverty in some 3rd world country and forced to work like a dog your entire life, how would you know what your potential could be? If you never have to worry about money or material goods, you have a huge advantage over everyone else because you can spend your whole life doing what suits you. Luck trumps almost everything and can't be explained scientifically.

Genetics definetly matter, but I would say enviroment is probably 50%, genetics is 25% and 25% is shit that nobody can explain-- luck, chance, whatever you want to call it.

LOL at the name George Whorewell
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: Deicide on October 18, 2010, 01:36:33 PM
Enviroment, luck and means are as important as genetics imo. If you were born into poverty in some 3rd world country and forced to work like a dog your entire life, how would you know what your potential could be? If you never have to worry about money or material goods, you have a huge advantage over everyone else because you can spend your whole life doing what suits you. Luck trumps almost everything and can't be explained scientifically.

Genetics definetly matter, but I would say enviroment is probably 50%, genetics is 25% and 25% is shit that nobody can explain-- luck, chance, whatever you want to call it.

100% agree
Title: Re: Genetics: how much do they determine the course of an individual's life?
Post by: funk51 on October 18, 2010, 01:38:19 PM
Discuss...
google brad harris, 78 years old most genectically gifted bber ever.