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Drop some wisdom you've accumulated through life experiences

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jk9242
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Personally, life is rough right now. Drop some wisdom that you feel would've benefited you if you had heard it 5 years ago.
Nov 10 2022 11:28AM
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jompcock
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Don't overshare. Sharing big picture goals is fine but be careful who you tell what you got brewing.
Nov 10 2022 12:57PM
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OFF3P
Posts: 324 - Karma: 2,358
jompcockDon't overshare. Sharing big picture goals is fine but be careful who you tell what you got brewing.


facts some people gonna talk behind your back and shit laughing at how whatever your tryna do is outta your league or some shi.
also you tend to get satisfied with something that gets you closer to your goals and not actually reaching your potential in whatever it is.
Nov 10 2022 1:02PM
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theabortionator
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Don't be one of those people who lives their life a 1/4 roll of toilet paper at a time. Just buy a big pack and then no worries for a while. Live on the edge, be adventurous, but at least be able to wipe your ass.
Nov 10 2022 1:05PM
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PsychicMigration
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Always lurk, lurking is an essential step.
Nov 10 2022 1:30PM
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PsychicMigration
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Don't worry about girls they come and go.
Nov 10 2022 1:31PM
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PacificRimJob
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Therapy is good and you should do it no matter how tough you think you are.
Nov 10 2022 3:21PM
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dognutz
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sex is temporary, skiing is forever

someone on here said that
Nov 10 2022 3:23PM
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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Don't mess with people who have nothing to lose
Nov 10 2022 3:53PM
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theabortionator
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PacificRimJobTherapy is good and you should do it no matter how tough you think you are.


Yeah maybe, but a lot of people that could really use it don't have health insurance and if they did it doesn't cover that. It's getting better but it's still pretty fucked. I think it's less a pride thing for a lot of people and more that they can't afford it. America
Nov 10 2022 4:00PM
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little1337
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STEEZUS_CHRI5TDon't mess with people who have nothing to lose


Also, don't mess with Texas.

Wu tang clan is also up there on the list of things not to fuck with as well
Nov 10 2022 4:04PM
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PacificRimJob
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theabortionatorYeah maybe, but a lot of people that could really use it don't have health insurance and if they did it doesn't cover that. It's getting better but it's still pretty fucked. I think it's less a pride thing for a lot of people and more that they can't afford it. America


There is still definitely a pride factor involved - especially amongst dudes raised in places and by people where "boys dont cry"
Nov 10 2022 4:36PM
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armchair_skier
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Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. Don't become a person who finds gratification in being miserable all the time. Don't make depression and being sad part of your personality. Your misery radiates out from you and blights everything it touches, everybody can see it. Nobody wants to be around people like that.

Instead of wallowing in self-pity, create tangible goals that will improve your life. Could be as simple as cleaning your room, or going outside for a walk.
Nov 10 2022 6:37PM
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Lonely
Posts: 6742 - Karma: 61,669
Go outside of your comfort zone.

Start conversations with random people.

Connections are more or less the be all end all

Have goals for things. Even if small goals. Accomplishing even small things makes the brain feel good.

Mowing lawns and blowing leaves is nice.
Nov 10 2022 8:06PM
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Lonely
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jompcockDon't overshare. Sharing big picture goals is fine but be careful who you tell what you got brewing.


This.

I think a lot of what we do, whether we want to admit it or not, we do for some sort of praise or confirmation from other people.

If you tell people about something before you've started to do it, and they say "good job!" you've already sort of gotten the reward that most people look for and are less motivated.

It feels much better to accomplish something sick, silently, and have someone notice on their own and compliment you, rather than you just telling them you are going to do something and they compliment you on having that goal.
Nov 10 2022 8:10PM
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Lonely
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PacificRimJobThere is still definitely a pride factor involved - especially amongst dudes raised in places and by people where "boys dont cry"


Being strong is good, but everyone needs an outlet, preferably an unbiased professional one but it can be other things. You let that shit sit to long and it becomes sour
Nov 10 2022 8:11PM
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snowfinder
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If you french fry when you should pizza you're going to have a bad time
Nov 10 2022 8:22PM
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mattytru
Posts: 2788 - Karma: 5,618
LonelyConnections are more or less the be all end all

This is an easy thing to not recognize for a long time. But is absolutely true. Be friendly and confident - your best self, so to speak
Nov 10 2022 8:57PM
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iFlip
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It's okay to say no. And no is a complete answer. No rationale needed.
Nov 10 2022 9:44PM
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SteezyYeeter
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snowfinderIf you french fry when you should pizza you're going to have a bad time


look ahead as well! if you look down, you're gonna have a bad time!
Nov 10 2022 9:44PM
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Lonely
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mattytruBe friendly and confident - your best self, so to speak


yup
Nov 10 2022 10:56PM
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GayWolf420
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The older you get, the harder it is to trust a fart.

Also slow is smooth and smooth is fast. I learned that from a fire chief in EMT school.
Nov 10 2022 11:56PM
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dognutz
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DeebieSkeebiesThe older you get, the harder it is to trust a fart.

Also slow is smooth and smooth is fast. I learned that from a fire chief in EMT school.

so slow = fast
Nov 10 2022 11:59PM
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GayWolf420
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dognutsso slow = fast

It makes sense in a way that you're not scrambling to get something done, rather you just take a deep breath and think for a few seconds on how to approach the situation instead of running into it gung-ho. Its worth its weight in gold when it comes to patient care and assessments tbh
Nov 11 2022 12:01AM
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dognutz
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DeebieSkeebiesIt makes sense in a way that you're not scrambling to get something done, rather you just take a deep breath and think for a few seconds on how to approach the situation instead of running into it gung-ho. Its worth its weight in gold when it comes to patient care and assessments tbh

i like it

makes sense but it also doesn’t
Nov 11 2022 12:02AM
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GayWolf420
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dognutsi like it

makes sense but it also doesn’t

All about risk assessment and management when it comes to skiing. imo you can do gnarly shit if you calculate it right.
Nov 11 2022 12:04AM
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dognutz
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DeebieSkeebiesAll about risk assessment and management when it comes to skiing. imo you can do gnarly shit if you calculate it right.


for sure, good mindset for skiing and honestly a lot of stuff in life
Nov 11 2022 12:11AM
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Lonely
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DeebieSkeebiesThe older you get, the harder it is to trust a fart.Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.




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Nov 11 2022 12:38AM
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GayWolf420
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Something I'd tell myself 5 year ago is that the ski resort hospitality industry sucks but also don't work for deer valley because they don't like skibums at all. Like at all. Anything remotely freeride/freeski is looked down upon.
Nov 11 2022 1:43AM
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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Put your fucking phone away
Nov 11 2022 6:56AM
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jeremyo13
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Don’t push during pooping. Fiber and water are your friends.
Nov 11 2022 10:01AM
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armchair_skier
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jeremyo13Don’t push during pooping. Fiber and water are your friends.


Coffee ❤️
Nov 11 2022 10:20AM
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mattytru
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DeebieSkeebiesAlso slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

Good winter driving advice as well
Nov 11 2022 10:29AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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People will talk shit if you do something and talk shit if you don’t do something. People are going to talk shit regardless and will project their own feelings and insecurities onto your life and decisions.

With that being said - take that risk. Do what you want. Go out and fail. At least you learned. We’ll all be on our deathbed one day and I guarantee you won’t be thinking about what X,Y or Z said. You’ll be regretting that you even cared about what they said in the first place and how you let that affect your decisions.
Nov 11 2022 11:20AM
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Goretex_Vidal
Posts: 766 - Karma: 10,626
Nobody notices any of the things you’re self conscious about because they’re wrapped up in their own minds and concerns.
Nov 11 2022 11:26AM
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GrandThings
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Comparing yourself to others is an act of violence against your authentic self. Fuck what other people think. Do what makes you happy.

Also wash your asscrack and balls when you shower. Everytime. You might think they dont smell, but they do. And your partner will appreciate it.
Nov 11 2022 11:35AM
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jk9242
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Thank you all, these are great!
One of mine I would like to add is, "This too shall pass"
Nov 11 2022 12:31PM
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ASSholebomber22
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GrandThingsComparing yourself to others is an act of violence against your authentic self. Fuck what other people think. Do what makes you happy.

Also wash your asscrack and balls when you shower. Everytime. You might think they dont smell, but they do. And your partner will appreciate it.


Ifyoumust.mp3
Nov 11 2022 12:34PM
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twinkle_toes
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The people that you let into your life have a huge impact on who you become as a person
Nov 11 2022 12:40PM
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clindblomskier
Posts: 686 - Karma: 5,140
No one thinks you're cooler for standing in the corner and not dancing at a party because you're embarrassed.

put yourself out there.

find joy in existence, watch the sun rise and listen to the birds chirp.
Nov 11 2022 5:35PM
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ASSholebomber22
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clindblomskierNo one thinks you're cooler for standing in the corner and not dancing at a party because you're embarrassed.

put yourself out there.


Hell yeah dude well said
Nov 11 2022 5:53PM
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jk9242
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jompcockDon't overshare. Sharing big picture goals is fine but be careful who you tell what you got brewing.


I have done this lately. Thank you.
Nov 11 2022 7:33PM
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TOAST.
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Don't get mad over things that are accidents/unintentional.
Nov 11 2022 8:50PM
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Slowbro
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In skiing and in life you should try just about anything that comes to your head. Even if you aren't sure you can do something, you got the idea to try it for a reason and sometimes you'll surprise yourself. Whether this is landing a new trick, or getting with a girl you liked.
Nov 12 2022 12:02AM
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GayWolf420
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Cold budweiser really do hit good on a cold ski day.
Nov 12 2022 1:05AM
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GrapeHunter
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nobody cares about u as much as u care about u
Nov 12 2022 4:11AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Dont put your dick in crazy, no matter how good it looks.
Nov 12 2022 1:07PM
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danbrown
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RudyGarmischDont put your dick in crazy, no matter how good it looks.


I was going to say this when I first saw this thread, but quickly realized it was an exercise in futility to do so
Nov 12 2022 1:26PM
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