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The thing about getting old is that those of us lucky enough to have lived a long time know that many people aren't so lucky. If you should be so lucky, you too will appreciate the journey. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, younger people today often will not live as long as their parents did nor ever be as successful. It's a real shame.
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Absolutely. Had a Friday lunch with the gym gang. Mitch was there. He's 93. His hearing is now poor and he loses the thread of conversation, but shit - 93!? I won't be alive at that age. Much respect. :)
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What advice can you give me? i am 22 yo schmoe. thanks
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I'm sensing a lot of "Get off of my lawn!" from you today.
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The thing about getting old is that those of us lucky enough to have lived a long time know that many people aren't so lucky. If you should be so lucky, you too will appreciate the journey. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, younger people today often will not live as long as their parents did nor ever be as successful. It's a real shame.
The majority of younger people will live longer and be much more successful than their parents.
Now go find your nurse and have her put you back in your room you senile bedwetting old fuck! ;D
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What advice can you give me? i am 22 yo schmoe. thanks
Find something more worthwhile to do with your life other then just being a schmoe.
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Kids these days...
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The majority of younger people will live longer and be much more successful than their parents.
Now go find your nurse and have her put you back in your room you senile bedwetting old fuck! ;D
Recent statistics disagree, unfortunately. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/17/health/17obese.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/17/health/17obese.html?_r=0); http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130410082426.htm (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130410082426.htm) and this, "Millennials are also the first in the modern era to have higher levels of student loan debt, poverty and unemployment, and lower levels of wealth and personal income than their two immediate predecessor generations (Gen Xers and Boomers) had at the same stage of their life cycles." http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/03/07/millennials-in-adulthood/ (http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/03/07/millennials-in-adulthood/)
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What advice can you give me? i am 22 yo schmoe. thanks
Bodybuilding/lifting is just something you do, it should be integrated into your life rather than vice versa. Sure, eat well and train but do not let it interfere with education, a career and close relationships.
Appreciate being young too, rather than worrying what you don't have look forward to what's in front of you.
Fuck all you can while you can.
Stay away from rec drugs.
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Kids these days...
Just like always, there are kids who will go somewhere in life and there are some who will not. I'm pulling for my grandkids to be among those that are successful and lead meaningful lives as they mature into adulthood. Some of the challenges kids face today were created because of mistakes their predecessors made.
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Recent statistics disagree, unfortunately. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/17/health/17obese.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/17/health/17obese.html?_r=0); http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130410082426.htm (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130410082426.htm) and this, "Millennials are also the first in the modern era to have higher levels of student loan debt, poverty and unemployment, and lower levels of wealth and personal income than their two immediate predecessor generations (Gen Xers and Boomers) had at the same stage of their life cycles." http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/03/07/millennials-in-adulthood/ (http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/03/07/millennials-in-adulthood/)
That's because kids these days are coddled, spoiled, unaccountable, irresponsible, immature, lazy, bedwetting little Liberal twinks.
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That's because kids these days are coddled, spoiled, unaccountable, irresponsible, immature, lazy, bedwetting little Liberal twinks.
That's who the Baby Boomers (and their babies) raised. Folks rolling over in their graves.
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That's who the Baby Boomers (and their babies) raised. Folks rolling over in their graves.
Every Liberal college professor and politician should get a kick in the nuts or a punch in the fucking ovaries.
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Every Liberal college professor and politician should get a kick in the nuts or a punch in the fucking ovaries.
I'm sure you can appreciate the redundancy, my friend.
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I'm sure you can appreciate the redundancy, my friend.
Sitting in the turn lane for 5 minutes and they still have their blinker on....
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What advice can you give me? i am 22 yo schmoe. thanks
rofl
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Every Liberal college professor and politician should get a kick in the nuts or a punch in the fucking ovaries.
x2
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Maybe the world doesn't need to have an ever growing population of human pricks
Try to see the positive in everything
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Is this a suicide note?
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life the way YOU choose .... otherwise you're a slave to nothing-ness.
And of course ... be kind to animals, your wife, your kids, and to fellow GetBiggers.
It's evident that some GetBiggers won't pass 55 but that should not be a problem.
By that age you should have done everything you planned to do when you were 18.
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When I am old I am going to buy a house on the beach lift weights take my roids and fuck 18 year old pussy everyday.
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When I am old I am going to buy a house on the beach lift weights take my roids and fuck 18 year old pussy everyday.
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cue some jealous hater to talk about how lonely and empty your life will be.
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Bodybuilding/lifting is just something you do, it should be integrated into your life rather than vice versa. Sure, eat well and train but do not let it interfere with education, a career and close relationships.
Appreciate being young too, rather than worrying what you don't have look forward to what's in front of you.
Fuck all you can while you can.
Stay away from rec drugs.
Wow, every once in awhile I hear rational good advice here and it shocks me in this waste land. I would add to that keep God in your life but the new liberal generation nothing doesn't believe in God.
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When I am old I am going to buy a house on the beach lift weights take my roids and fuck year old 18 ladyboys everyday.
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life the way YOU choose .... otherwise you're a slave to nothing-ness.
And of course ... be kind to animals, your wife, your kids, and to fellow GetBiggers.
It's evident that some GetBiggers won't pass 55 but that should not be a problem.
By that age you should have done everything you planned to do when you were 18.
Stunt is a man of wisdom. Much respect.
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Is this a suicide note?
He's had a full life. Do what you feel you must old timer.
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life the way YOU choose .... otherwise you're a slave to nothing-ness.
And of course ... be kind to animals, your wife, your kids, and to fellow GetBiggers.
It's evident that some GetBiggers won't pass 55 but that should not be a problem.
By that age you should have done everything you planned to do when you were 18.
Limit exposure to the sun
If you're a heavy steroid user, cut it down to therapeutic doses or cut it completely
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Limit exposure to the sun
If you're a heavy steroid user, cut it down to therapeutic doses or cut it completely
S'truth! I wish I could go back and talk to my younger self. The sun is relentless; and the paler you are, the more it will cost you. Stay covered, people.
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Wow, every once in awhile I hear rational good advice here and it shocks me in this waste land. I would add to that keep God in your life but the new liberal generation nothing doesn't believe in God.
I turned 30 in February and, while not old, it made me really think about life and age. I have honestly stopped and thought what would I do different if I had a time machine. My son is 9, he is my time machine, this is my advice for him.
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S'truth! I wish I could go back and talk to my younger self. The sun is relentless; and the paler you are, the more it will cost you. Stay covered, people.
Seems we should've already evolved beyond skin cancer. Strange.
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S'truth! I wish I could go back and talk to my younger self. The sun is relentless; and the paler you are, the more it will cost you. Stay covered, people.
Living at the beach, I ware shorts almost all year around. Lately I have seen something come up of my lower leg that maybe suspect. I know the older I get the more susceptible I am. Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
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Living at the beach, I ware shorts almost all year around. Lately I have seen something come up of my lower leg that maybe suspect. I know the older I get the more susceptible I am. Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
No, stay on top of it, beach boy. It can kill, as you know.
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Living at the beach, I ware shorts almost all year around. Lately I have seen something come up of my lower leg that maybe suspect. I know the older I get the more susceptible I am. Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
Keep an eye on it, and make sure you bring it up your next Doc visit. Note shape, size, and color changes. Better to be safe than sorry. :)
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Living at the beach, I ware shorts almost all year around. Lately I have seen something come up of my lower leg that maybe suspect. I know the older I get the more susceptible I am. Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
Move to Ireland no worries about that here ;D 3 weeks of 25C sun every ten years.
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life ........................ ........................ ................
Yeah I`ll do all that when I get old ......oh wait ;D ;D
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Keep an eye on it, and make sure you bring it up your next Doc visit. Note shape, size, and color changes. Better to be safe than sorry. :)
Making an appointment for the dermatologist in the next week or so.
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Making an appointment for the dermatologist in the next week or so.
Pimple Popper, MD?
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Move to Ireland no worries about that here ;D 3 weeks of 25C sun every ten years.
LOL
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LOL
I'm on melanotan, went out for first time since Jan last night, everyone was freaking that I am at risk of skin cancer (I told them just sunbeds, fuck I'm telling them I inject to get a tan).
I'm not joking, we had heatwaves in 1995, 2003 and 2013. Every other summer has been bollocks. I'm 30 so that's a lot of shit summers. It was 20C on Saturday when we had a family bbq. Ireland remembered it was Ireland and it has been cloudy and raining all day today to make up for it.
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Just like always, there are kids who will go somewhere in life and there are some who will not. I'm pulling for my grandkids to be among those that are successful and lead meaningful lives as they mature into adulthood. Some of the challenges kids face today were created because of mistakes their predecessors made.
I feel for kids and young adults today. The tax burden is enormous, healthcare is nuts even when companies offer it, fuel has never been higher, college is insanely priced (kids are coming out with six figures in loans!) and overall life is more stressful from all perspectives.
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I feel for kids and young adults today. The tax burden is enormous, healthcare is nuts even when companies offer it, fuel has never been higher, college is insanely priced (kids are coming out with six figures in loans!) and overall life is more stressful from all perspectives.
I qualified for my job (professional qualification) in 2008, that's good timing... I'm Irish if you wanna rub salt in.
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It's a 2 sided argument about the newest generation.
I agree that it can fairly be described as the "me" selfish and entitled generation with questionable work ethic. Coddling by parents and liberalism can be blamed.
The other thing that is a HUGE part of it is the actual state of the economy. 30 years ago you could graduate high school and have a full time job in a big company somewhere and work your way to the top steadily. It wasn't as hard as it is now to afford an apartment, car and make a living to support oneself. ...try doing that nowadays, not happening for the most part.
My friend's uncle had a part time job working for a mechanic shop in the 1970s while in high school. He worked his butt off there and was able to afford a z28 camaro BRAND NEW from the dealer...he paid for it cash with no help from his parents. He was an average high school kid that just worked his butt off for the car.
I'm 29 and while I was in high school that would have been unfathomable because things are completely different.
Not making excuses for the spoiled kids but the economy must be factored in the equation IMO. On the flip side there are a lot of opportunities with the online world of things.
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kids are selfish cause they parents taught them... in fact kids are simply "more" selfish than their parents. And thats only cause we lived in rich stables economies for decades.
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It's a 2 sided argument about the newest generation.
I agree that it can fairly be described as the "me" selfish and entitled generation with questionable work ethic. Coddling by parents and liberalism can be blamed.
The other thing that is a HUGE part of it is the actual state of the economy. 30 years ago you could graduate high school and have a full time job in a big company somewhere and work your way to the top steadily. It wasn't as hard as it is now to afford an apartment, car and make a living to support oneself. ...try doing that nowadays, not happening for the most part.
My friend's uncle had a part time job working for a mechanic shop in the 1970s while in high school. He worked his butt off there and was able to afford a z28 camaro BRAND NEW from the dealer...he paid for it cash with no help from his parents. He was an average high school kid that just worked his butt off for the car.
I'm 29 and while I was in high school that would have been unfathomable because things are completely different.
Not making excuses for the spoiled kids but the economy must be factored in the equation IMO. On the flip side there are a lot of opportunities with the online world of things.
Sunday Times rich list just came out and richest 1000 (in UK) are 15% richer since 2013. 15% in one year.
What is changing is the wealth disparity. Instead of seeking to create millionaires, governments are catering to billionaires and their ilk. 1000 millionaires contribute way more than 2 or 3 billionaires to the economy.
I am a staunch capitalist but the system as it is fails serial entrepreneurship and rewards lotto winners as far as successful businesses go.
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Keep an eye on it, and make sure you bring it up your next Doc visit. Note shape, size, and color changes. Better to be safe than sorry. :)
Yep, I look at any kind of changes all the time. I'm using a higher UV sunscreen when I go out to games, beach, etc. I've upped it to a UV 50.
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That's because kids these days are coddled, spoiled, unaccountable, irresponsible, immature, lazy, bedwetting little Liberal twinks.
You may be right, or you may be generalizing.
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That's who the Baby Boomers (and their babies) raised. Folks rolling over in their graves.
So who are the losers in this scenario?
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Sitting in the turn lane for 5 minutes and they still have their blinker on....
Sure, make a joke. It is not like you have to be an old fart to be a bad driver. The blinker on my car shuts off automatically once I complete the turn.
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Pimple Popper, MD?
Hahaha, love that episode.
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Is this a suicide note?
There are times when you might be right about this. Getting old sucks! There is no way around that, just as there is no way around being old someday unless one dies in the process. I have managed to achieve the almost age of 70 years. If you'd asked me when I was twenty-something if that would happen, I would probably have said, I hope not. Age is all about perspective.
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That's who the Baby Boomers (and their babies) raised. Folks rolling over in their graves.
Okay so I am a little outside the baby boomer age (barely), but I am not yet rolling over in my grave.
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life the way YOU choose .... otherwise you're a slave to nothing-ness.
And of course ... be kind to animals, your wife, your kids, and to fellow GetBiggers.
It's evident that some GetBiggers won't pass 55 but that should not be a problem.
By that age you should have done everything you planned to do when you were 18.
This might be my new motto in life. There is a shit load of great advice in your post. Unfortunately, it is probably only those of us who have reached a decided level of maturity that will head it.
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I turned 30 in February and, while not old, it made me really think about life and age. I have honestly stopped and thought what would I do different if I had a time machine. My son is 9, he is my time machine, this is my advice for him.
-Good advice. Historically, our offspring reject their elder's advice, at least in most cases until they pass twenty-five and more often are nearing thirty years of age.
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Yep, I look at any kind of changes all the time. I'm using a higher UV sunscreen when I go out to games, beach, etc. I've upped it to a UV 50.
You may have the youngest skin on the planet, but on the inside, you are still growing old....Dorian Gray. Yeah, I have a portrait in the attic too that is hideously aging while I remain young and beautiful thanks to coconut oil.
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It is 12:21 a.m. where I live. I need my beauty sleep more then ever now that I am old, so I am going to bed now. It has been a fun ride so far. See all you all tomorrow.
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That's because kids these days are coddled, spoiled, unaccountable, irresponsible, immature, lazy, bedwetting little Liberal twinks.
Trye, but what does Adonis have to do w this thread?
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http://apps.washingtonpost.com/national/fallen/
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http://apps.washingtonpost.com/national/fallen/
6,805 U.S. lives because the globalist elite wanted regime change in Iraq.
Sickening
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Appreciate the journey? Of what? Humiliation? You must be kidding... There's NOTHING to appreciate of "getting old". It's like appreciating a form of cancer that kills you slowly, very "lucky", yeah... I'm still young and I've seen wuite some people "getting old" already. These who were powerful, agile, interesting, a true role models once, started to slowly "melt away", it's a harsh process to even witness not to speak of going through it by yourself. One must be a very average human being not to notice much of a difference and "appreciate it", otherwise - it's a digusting humiliation.
You are not appreciating it, it's merely your psyche trying to cope with that horrible process and not go insane so it finds "positives" in it, simple as that.
The sooner aging will be "cured", the better, it has already took way too long. Oh, and it will be "cured", it's a shame for these of us who'll die just before of that... It will be like dieing of infection in a XXI century, in other words - ridiculously absurd.
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My advice (as from a young person who tries to foresee the future, as old people usualy reflect back on their past) - make sure to become as rich as possible, because for these, in a relatively near future, "old age" will be a whole different experience, at least in some sense. New organs, regenerative therapies, expensive nano-drugs, gene manipulation, etc... There will be a new "unfairness" in the world - these who age in a "regular" way, and these who avoid quite some ailments all along to their last breath. Just like now - there are these who start to look 25 at 40-45, due to advanced expensive cosmetic procedures, but it's just a begining of what's to come.
http://singularityhub.com/2014/05/17/aging-reversed-in-the-heart-brain-and-muscles-of-mice-thanks-to-blood-factor/ - it's just a matter of time - WHEN stuff like this will be available to humans, not IF, but WHEN. So "appreciating" old age is really not a way to go. It must be dissed, horrified, blamed, despised for society to wake the fuck up sooner so the tides would turn faster, as funding is still quite low in this field, even tho' it made a huge progress in the last ten years or so..
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life the way YOU choose .... otherwise you're a slave to nothing-ness.
And of course ... be kind to animals, your wife, your kids, and to fellow GetBiggers.
It's evident that some GetBiggers won't pass 55 but that should not be a problem.
By that age you should have done everything you planned to do when you were 18.
Good stuff, Stunt!
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So who are the losers in this scenario?
Americans, silly.
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Americans, silly.
I'm guessing you don't travel much if you think these issues are limited to folks in the U.S.
Just so you know, I am one year too old to be a baby-boomer.
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I'm guessing you don't travel much if you think these issues are limited to folks in the U.S.
Not sure what that has to do with us.
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Not sure what that has to do with us.
Let me spell it out for you then. It isn't just Americans who suffer the social ills of our times. People who travel to other countries (especially other developed countries) know this; those who are aren't world travelers, believe these issues are unique.
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What advice can you give me? i am 22 yo schmoe. thanks
As a middle age man looking back, the one regret I have is not starting to save money earlier.
Of course, had I done this, I wouldn't have had as much fun.
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so many people to kill, so little time.
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Let me spell it out for you then. It isn't just Americans who suffer the social ills of our times. People who travel to other countries (especially other developed countries) know this; those who are aren't world travelers, believe these issues are unique.
Wow, condescending reply to an honest question. Well done. Who the fuck said anything about social ills being unique to America? Pay attention, Prime.
I commented on where we got derailed is all. You wanna argue that the hippie-turned-institution generation isn't, in fact, responsible for helping create the modern "coddled, spoiled, unaccountable, irresponsible, immature, lazy, bedwetting little Liberal twinks" CR mentioned, then by all means, have a go.
But stick to the fucking point.
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Wow, condescending reply to an honest question. Well done. Who the fuck said anything about social ills being unique to America? Pay attention, Prime.
I commented on where we got derailed is all. You wanna argue that the hippie-turned-institution generation isn't, in fact, responsible for helping create the modern "coddled, spoiled, unaccountable, irresponsible, immature, lazy, bedwetting little Liberal twinks" CR mentioned, then by all means, have a go.
But stick to the fucking point.
Being soft on kids and yet overly protective is a massive problem. I make my son (9) do everything for himself when he's with me. Clothes, clean up, get himself a drink, entertain himself by and large (of course I spoil him now and again). Tell his mom to do the same, says she does. Then I see her putting his shoes on, cleaning up if he spills a glass of milk etc.
Fuck sake.
Going to go camping with him this summer, teach him a few things and have a good time while at it. I swear GB made me more conservative now I think about it.
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60 years young.
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Being soft on kids and yet overly protective is a massive problem. I make my son (9) do everything for himself when he's with me. Clothes, clean up, get himself a drink, entertain himself by and large (of course I spoil him now and again). Tell his mom to do the same, says she does. Then I see her putting his shoes on, cleaning up if he spills a glass of milk etc.
Fuck sake.
Going to go camping with him this summer, teach him a few things and have a good time while at it. I swear GB made me more conservative now I think about it.
It's truly sad that it's come to this: common sense and being a good parent somehow makes you "conservative" these days. Our grandparents didn't see the world this way, fucking shame. Shows you how polarized the two ideologies have become. Again, thanks hippies.
Totally get your point, though.
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70 years young.
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It's truly sad that it's come to this: common sense and being a good parent somehow makes you "conservative" these days. Our grandparents didn't see the world this, fucking shame.
Totally get your point, though.
I know he needs a motherly influence, I'm very laid back and didn't believe when he was really sick before (never believe anyone is sick including myself) but I don't give a shit if he gets cut or bruised playing sports or arsing around. He's a tough kid, never complains about a knock, but if it's there for you on a plate (things cleaned for you, clothes put on you) it is human nature to take the easy route.
If I kick up too much of a fuss though could have access curtailed. I'm sure the courts would enforce my legal rights as guardian ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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The thing about getting old is that those of us lucky enough to have lived a long time know that many people aren't so lucky. If you should be so lucky, you too will appreciate the journey. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, younger people today often will not live as long as their parents did nor ever be as successful. It's a real shame.
How old are you?
Give us the top three training trips you have learned.
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Oldie but still true..
Being/growing old is a weird notion to wrap your mind around. As you go through life, your perspectives on almost everything will change. How you define success will change as well. Things that you thought were important at the age of 35 will be useless when you’re 65. You may not realize it now, but everything will shift.
At age 4 success is not peeing in your pants.
At age 12 success is having friends.
At age 16 success is having a drivers license.
At age 20 success is having sex.
At age 35 success is having money.
At age 50 success is having money.
At age 60 success is having sex.
At age 70 success is having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is having friends.
At age 80 success is not peeing in your pants.
It all comes full circle, whether you like it or not.
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Oh, so fucking true.
But what youngsters will believe it?
Can't see the forest for the trees.... most of em'
I'm not there yet, but I'm fucking feelin' it and I've lived a clean life.
Old age is the suck.
Every day you push through. You have to. No choice... at least not for me. It's either that or rot away and die.
Live hard. Die easy.
You have to learn to block out your aches and pains. You have to learn to accept. That is probably the hardest part.
You can still bang young chicks. Means nothing. Helps nothing.
Inner peace. Find it or forget it.
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Your in diapers when you come into the world. And your in diapers when you leave the world.
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Eat Green stuff .....Vegetables and salads.
Drink Red stuff .... Red wine.
Eat Chicken .... Breasts are best.
Brown rice is nice but red meat ain't neat.
Don't drink too much alcohol even if it's red stuff.
Don't smoke, don't drive too fast, and don't talk on your cell phone at 65 mph.
Avoid temper tantrims.
Do everything and eat everything in moderation.
Take daily moderate runs or daily long walks.
Live your life the way YOU choose .... otherwise you're a slave to nothing-ness.
And of course ... be kind to animals, your wife, your kids, and to fellow GetBiggers.
It's evident that some GetBiggers won't pass 55 but that should not be a problem.
By that age you should have done everything you planned to do when you were 18.
words to live by for sure. add learn from your mistakes that is all
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Oldie but still true..
Being/growing old is a weird notion to wrap your mind around. As you go through life, your perspectives on almost everything will change. How you define success will change as well. Things that you thought were important at the age of 35 will be useless when you’re 65. You may not realize it now, but everything will shift.
At age 4 success is not peeing in your pants.
At age 12 success is having friends.
At age 16 success is having a drivers license.
At age 20 success is having sex.
At age 35 success is having money.
At age 50 success is having money.
At age 60 success is having sex.
At age 70 success is having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is having friends.
At age 80 success is not peeing in your pants.
It all comes full circle, whether you like it or not.
That is awesome!
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Relics Of Peace
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Some great thoughts and perspective in here so far. I made it further than I should have. I am doing everything in my power to move further along. Along the way I have produced a great son and his great children, two estranged daughters, escaped a bad marriage, out lived second wife of 44 years, seen a lot of the world, been homeless, been rich, had a 16 year old nympho GF at age 27, a 39 year old nympho GF at age 70, been near death flat line with paddles in ER and 3 transfusions bringing me back to life, 60 years of bodybuilding, won a couple of nice titles and a slew of seconds at National level shows, ripped my pec off the humerous bone at 71, stopped bodybuilding at 72, started mountain hiking 6 mi. per day, published, raced cars, ski patrol for years, picked up a Masters in Nutrition, married now to an 18 years younger wife, I need the blue pill, into RE now.....yeah, life has been interesting alright.
And I have no advise.
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STRESS is worse than all of these other toxins combined. Don't do it.
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Some great thoughts and perspective in here so far. I made it further than I should have. I am doing everything in my power to move further along. Along the way I have produced a great son and his great children, two estranged daughters, escaped a bad marriage, out lived second wife of 44 years, seen a lot of the world, been homeless, been rich, had a 16 year old nympho GF at age 27, a 39 year old nympho GF at age 70, been near death flat line with paddles in ER and 3 transfusions bringing me back to life, 60 years of bodybuilding, won a couple of nice titles and a slew of seconds at National level shows, ripped my pec off the humerous bone at 71, stopped bodybuilding at 72, started mountain hiking 6 mi. per day, published, raced cars, ski patrol for years, picked up a Masters in Nutrition, married now to an 18 years younger wife, I need the blue pill, into RE now.....yeah, life has been interesting alright.
And I have no advise.
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STRESS is worse than all of these other toxins combined. Don't do it.
yup, excessive stress destroys the brain just like excessive physical labor destroys the body. Apparently your wife being the bread winner, she s the one who s the most stressed between you two?
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Some great thoughts and perspective in here so far. I made it further than I should have. I am doing everything in my power to move further along. Along the way I have produced a great son and his great children, two estranged daughters, escaped a bad marriage, out lived second wife of 44 years, seen a lot of the world, been homeless, been rich, had a 16 year old nympho GF at age 27, a 39 year old nympho GF at age 70, been near death flat line with paddles in ER and 3 transfusions bringing me back to life, 60 years of bodybuilding, won a couple of nice titles and a slew of seconds at National level shows, ripped my pec off the humerous bone at 71, stopped bodybuilding at 72, started mountain hiking 6 mi. per day, published, raced cars, ski patrol for years, picked up a Masters in Nutrition, married now to an 18 years younger wife, I need the blue pill, into RE now.....yeah, life has been interesting alright.
And I have no advise.
Wow, quite a ride. Much respect, but the estranged daughters thing is troublesome. Sorry to hear.
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STRESS is worse than all of these other toxins combined. Don't do it.
guy you said IT ALL!!!! SPOT ON!!!
I could tell you about what stress has done to me, and the damage is permanent. I always thought you were a kid 240, but with those words you just posted, I now know otherwise.
Fucking stress is like a bullet to the head.
Work 24/7 and make bank thinking all is good b/c you are young and you have everything... and then you realize... something ain't right.
Once you've crossed that line... and for too long..
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Aging is a myth.
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Aging is a myth.
Zsa Zsa disagrees.
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Zsa Zsa disagrees.
All drugs.
Reanimated corpse of peace.
(http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Entertainment/spl_zsa_zsa_gabor_jef_120207_wmain.jpg)
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All drugs.
Reanimated corpse of peace.
(http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Entertainment/spl_zsa_zsa_gabor_jef_120207_wmain.jpg)
Seriously, nobody should ever live that long. Not only is she undoubtedly miserable, it's undignified.
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All drugs.
Reanimated corpse of peace.
(http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Entertainment/spl_zsa_zsa_gabor_jef_120207_wmain.jpg)
(http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsH/7221-23127.jpg)
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It's truly sad that it's come to this: common sense and being a good parent somehow makes you "conservative" these days. Our grandparents didn't see the world this way, fucking shame. Shows you how polarized the two ideologies have become. Again, thanks hippies.
Totally get your point, though.
It is easy to example hippies when talking about these things and some hippie ideology probably played a role in the way some kids were raised, even when the parents weren't hippies themselves. If you read about the culture of child rearing over the last several generations, you will discover that Dr. Spock's teachings played a significant role in the way children were brought up. Surely, people other than hippies read Dr. Spock.
Contrary to the fact that a few parents coddle their kids today by doing everything for them, a bigger issue is absentee parents. It is pretty difficult to offer one's kids guidance and instruction when you are not there to do it. When I was a kid, my mom didn't work. Being home, she was there to instruct and discipline me when appropriate. My father was self employed, but he was home in the evenings and on weekends. Even though I had a lot of freedom (to make mistakes) growing up, my parents were there for me too. Many kids today are mostly taught by caregivers and educators because both parents are busy working, either to just make ends meet or to further their careers. When we'd have parent - teacher conferences at school, the attendance was dismal. Parents who are too busy doing everything but being there for their kids seems prevalent today.
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How old are you?
Give us the top three training trips you have learned.
I will be seventy years old late this summer.
The best tip I have for training is to be consistent....often times just showing up at the gym is the first step to a good training session. Like with life, one should challenge themselves and their bodies, but they should do this in moderation. train too hard and you'll hurt yourself or at least be so sore you won't want to train again for awhile; do too little and you won't get much in the way of results. Lastly, know how your body responds and pay attention to this with regards to diet, training and rest. Accept your individual genetic potential and work with it, not against it.
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It is easy to example hippies when talking about these things and some hippie ideology probably played a role in the way some kids were raised, even when the parents weren't hippies themselves. If you read about the culture of child rearing over the last several generations, you will discover that Dr. Spock's teachings played a significant role in the way children were brought up. Surely, people other than hippies read Dr. Spock.
Contrary to the fact that a few parents coddle their kids today by doing everything for them, a bigger issue is absentee parents. It is pretty difficult to offer one's kids guidance and instruction when you are not there to do it. When I was a kid, my mom didn't work. Being home, she was there to instruct and discipline me when appropriate. My father was self employed, but he was home in the evenings and on weekends. Even though I had a lot of freedom (to make mistakes) growing up, my parents were there for me too. Many kids today are mostly taught by caregivers and educators because both parents are busy working, either to just make ends meet or to further their careers. When we'd have parent - teacher conferences at school, the attendance was dismal. Parents who are too busy doing everything but being there for their kids seems prevalent today.
Ok, good point.
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i in no way consider myself 'old'. but i sure do miss the energy and vitality of my youth
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Some great thoughts and perspective in here so far. I made it further than I should have. I am doing everything in my power to move further along. Along the way I have produced a great son and his great children, two estranged daughters, escaped a bad marriage, out lived second wife of 44 years, seen a lot of the world, been homeless, been rich, had a 16 year old nympho GF at age 27, a 39 year old nympho GF at age 70, been near death flat line with paddles in ER and 3 transfusions bringing me back to life, 60 years of bodybuilding, won a couple of nice titles and a slew of seconds at National level shows, ripped my pec off the humerous bone at 71, stopped bodybuilding at 72, started mountain hiking 6 mi. per day, published, raced cars, ski patrol for years, picked up a Masters in Nutrition, married now to an 18 years younger wife, I need the blue pill, into RE now.....yeah, life has been interesting alright.
And I have no advise.
Even if you don't have advice, you have a lot of experiences both good and not so good to reflect upon and share. My life has been rather dull as compared to yours. Reading about your experiences, makes me want to go out and live a little more....which could be a dangerous thing or it could be great.
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America is not a place to grow old in...Start shitting your manties and most families throw you in a old age home where you will be forgotten for the most part.
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America is not a place to grow old in...Start shitting your manties and most families throw you in a old age home where you will be forgotten for the most part.
Truth. Most multi generation American whites and some blacks do this. Our newer citizens uphold their Euro, Asian, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern culture and revere and care for their elderly. To this I say...way to go!! My paternal grandfather died at 84 in his bed in my home. My maternal grandfather 93 was shipped off to a home by my mother where he died of a broken heart. My parents died suddenly before any decision was made where they would live. Me...stick dynamite in my ass....take me in the woods and light.
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All drugs.
Reanimated corpse of peace.
(http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Entertainment/spl_zsa_zsa_gabor_jef_120207_wmain.jpg)
I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE COVER TO THE 1ST IRON MAIDEN ALBUM..
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All drugs.
Reanimated corpse of peace.
(http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Entertainment/spl_zsa_zsa_gabor_jef_120207_wmain.jpg)
"Cordell, get my chair, they have caught Dr Lectar"
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"Cordell, get my chair, they have caught Dr Lectar"
Beat me to it. Dammit.
"Oh that's nice"
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I will be seventy years old late this summer.
The best tip I have for training is to be consistent...
Totally agree.
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The thing about getting old is that those of us lucky enough to have lived a long time know that many people aren't so lucky. If you should be so lucky, you too will appreciate the journey. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, younger people today often will not live as long as their parents did nor ever be as successful. It's a real shame.
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My grandpa lived to to be exactly 100 born on July 4th died on Halloween. Walked to to work as a carpenter everyday a amazing individual had 9 kids as well. He ate garden foods and a little pork my uncle still has his car. Fuck us pussy asses that cant keep that day to day stuff.
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America is not a place to grow old in...Start shitting your manties and most families throw you in a old age home where you will be forgotten for the most part.
Family commitments aren't what they once were that is for sure. Not all families are so disconnected though. Our family is very close and we have been their for each other in times of need. Just tonight I got a call for the hospital social worker that my sister was in the emergency room at the hospital. She had taken a really nasty fall exiting the bus earlier today and was badly bruised. She is here with us now and will stay for several days while she recovers. We are watching her for signs of a concussion. BTW, my sister drives me crazy and yet here she is. It what we do as a family, we take care of one another.
There are times when skilled nursing is necessary. For example, following my wife's recent bout with acute kidney failure which landed her in the hospital for two weeks, she was in a skilled nursing facility for three additional weeks until she was strong enough to come home. When she came home, it was such a relief because I was spending a lot of time on the road driving back and forth to the nursing facility and taking her to dialysis. Even when your sick, there is no place like home.
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Truth. Most multi generation American whites and some blacks do this. Our newer citizens uphold their Euro, Asian, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern culture and revere and care for their elderly. To this I say...way to go!! My paternal grandfather died at 84 in his bed in my home. My maternal grandfather 93 was shipped off to a home by my mother where he died of a broken heart. My parents died suddenly before any decision was made where they would live. Me...stick dynamite in my ass....take me in the woods and light.
Sure, make a mess for someone to clean up! ;D
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(http://i.imgur.com/EYdhcZP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MmmrPfj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jDmExCE.jpg)
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In a youth orientated culture, there is definitely nothing pretty about being old. Lucky me, I don't have a "chicken neck" or some of the other less attractive features of being an old fart. I suspect there is a portrait of me in the attic somewhere that is grotesque while I still look amazingly young for my age.....this is a joke, btw!
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Some great thoughts and perspective in here so far. I made it further than I should have. I am doing everything in my power to move further along. Along the way I have produced a great son and his great children, two estranged daughters, escaped a bad marriage, out lived second wife of 44 years, seen a lot of the world, been homeless, been rich, had a 16 year old nympho GF at age 27, a 39 year old nympho GF at age 70, been near death flat line with paddles in ER and 3 transfusions bringing me back to life, 60 years of bodybuilding, won a couple of nice titles and a slew of seconds at National level shows, ripped my pec off the humerous bone at 71, stopped bodybuilding at 72, started mountain hiking 6 mi. per day, published, raced cars, ski patrol for years, picked up a Masters in Nutrition, married now to an 18 years younger wife, I need the blue pill, into RE now.....yeah, life has been interesting alright.
And I have no advise.
Is this shit for real? ??? If so (I don't have time to weed out the trolling/semi-serious trolling/etc, currently) - you have an exceptionally sharp brain at the age of over 70... no wonder you've managed to experience quite some stuff.