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@Optimized Life Bro, chill. People can misinterpret stuff, it's okay. I was using my own example to convey a point and just have a discussion. You could have just repeated your point if it was misinterpreted, instead of questioning my cognitive abilities. Good luck with that attitude

That's exactly what AI would say

@Optimized Life I've been struggling to break some of the bad habits for literally years with no success, and I call that a lack of responsibility in me. I haven't said any of this was normal or easy, it's extremely hard and difficulty is varied from individual to individual. Someone might loss weight easily while I struggle to do so for years. Life is difficult as hell, nobody argues against that, but what are you gonna do about it? If not for 100%, isn't it your responsibility to handle your basic survival even when you are in harsh conditions? Who else will do it? Your view is too negative. I'm not a fan of false positivity either, but I stay hopeful even in the darkest moment of my life. Somewhere deep inside I know I still have time to do small steps that will benefit me in a grand scheme of things. I have no idea how many people are doing it. Yes, odds are against you. Yes, life is hard and survival is a struggle for many of us. Yes, sometimes it feels hopeless and depressing. Yes, we are bombared with cheap dopamine 24/7 from all directions. But in the end it's your responsibility to manage all that, who else is gonna do it for you? Of course there are many variables here, mental disorders, warzones, childhood abuse, etc. Not everybody gets the same cards. And that makes it very hard for some people to do this then others.

What's your day-to-day diet like? Like for 80-90% of the times, what do you eat? I try to lose weight while building muscle and here's what I eat: protein pancakes (protein powder, banana, egg) chicken breast + rice / buckwheat eggs cottage cheese tuna salad some fruit That's it basically. 1900-2000 calories and 160g protein. And on the weekends I might switch and bring in some variety, but still stay in these caloric range. What about you?

This is my favourite scene, where Walt becomes whiskey before police arrives Jokes aside, this is the only scene in the whole show where Vince Gilligan used main theme as soundtrack, it shows the resiliency of the ego that even after all that, he's still in the game one last time.

Me too, I also watched couple episodes with comments from creators (director, actors, etc) to get the inside behind the scenes look of how show was created and it was very insightful. You appreaiate the show more after you hear all the details that went into creating it. Maybe it's too much but it was interesting for me since I really liked the show. Btw, this is so funny, whenever these people get together they turn into comedians, lol.

Good point. The story is told from Walt's perspective, and it's easy to empathize with him, especially when you watch it the first time. You kinda ignore all the crazy stuff he does for survival. Just like we tend to ignore our own crazy selfishness when we're stuck only in our own perspective.

Doesn't look like someone who'd care much about daily protein intake

Hey, what do teal, crystal or diamond refer to? I think above yellow the models doesn't map reality that well. I'd imagine it would be hard to differenciate at those levels. Is there an official description in SD (or some other model) for turqouse+ people?

It's also full of tensions and something important happens in almost every episode so it keeps you very engaged. Characters aren't black and white and require your rethinking and reassessing them over time. Almost all characters have a very interesting development archs and satisfying endings so it doesn't leave much questions in the end. It shows you how appearances can be deceiving in people, Walt appears as a kind decent chemistry teacher but inside he's a egomaniac killer, when Jesse appears as a criminal drug addict but is kind-hearted and decent when things go south. It shows you what people can do under survival pressure and how messy it can get. Also, as dark as the show gets, it still has a humorous aspect to it and is also fun to watch. As Leo said, it's well written. But I think Better Call Saul is even better Don't miss out on that one.

I'd probably spend that day with my family and dog. Or maybe taking some high dose of psychedelics as my last resort to awaken. What do you mean by drugs? Like maximizing pleasure on your last day? How is that a good idea?

We'll have a full feature Harry Potter and the Balenciaga Stone by 2028 at this rate.

Lol I'd actually watch Harry Potter and the Balenciaga Stone. They will make lots of money with this new one, that's for sure.

Why is Snape black? 😭 I thought they were making this book accurate.

In what way? It comes down to taking personal responsibility and ownership somehow, after maybe years of neglect, suffering, struggle and no results. When you've had you shit enough, you get serious. But I don't know how much percentage of guys go to that point.

Is this too much?

Yes it's ridiculous to suggest sex an hour after getting a number from girl you met during run. Lol.

@Raze Attraction and mating requires some manipulation, but there are degrees. Also, those are examples of manipulating to attract (or fail to do so), but I think there's way less need to do that when you are in a relationship. Dynamics change between attraction and relationship phases.

Can you give examples of what you mean? Like in practice, what kind of manipulations are you saying would be okay for you? Specific scenarios.

The most effective way you learn is through foolish actions, suffering and paying for consequences. That's when you realize deeply your own wrong ways and the urgency to change. You saw directly what porn watching habits can do to a relationship, that knowledge is invaluable. I saw it too, that's how I learned that I can't be intimate with someone if my head is filled with porn images constantly. That lesson was learned the hard way but it was necessary for me to have a possibility and ability of constructing healthier relationships.

Yeah couple friends who read Red Pill books (probably their 2nd book that they've read in life after high school) and were trying to convince me that those ideas would change my life. It's so easy to make money off of young guys with targeting their most basic survival needs. The ideology gets into their head very easily when they are not used to questioning. When I look at Mike Tyson's interviews where he describes his 5meo trips, he looks genuinely changed, he mentions rebirth and transformation experienses that changed him fundamentally. So maybe there's chance for Tate as well, maybe he'll get less egomaniac as he ages and thinks of his death more.

Andrew Tate saying he is from another dimention, that he is Morpheus and is here to save young guys from the Matrix, is just so ridiculous. How is anyone so gullible to fall into that? I guess the answer is need for sex and money. People's need for sex and money is so great that they blindly listen to these fools. These Red Pilled guys would look at Actualized and say it's a cult, and then turn to Andrew Tate for advice for getting out or a Matrix, LOL. It's so backwards. I've tried that, and I have to say your signature speaks the truth I've given up on that. Yeah and since nobody explained the psychology of identity and the role of belief systems in their epistemology and the importance of it, they just defend it blindly. I want to see Andrew Tate taking 5-meo-DMT just to see how his behavior would change He'll probably double down on his bullshit.

Lol. I read reports where Jesus was seen during trips, confirming the validity of christianity. But Jesus is seen during sober mystical experiences too as I've heard. That's why stage blue mysticism is a thing, when a christian mind interprets the absolute it might get a vision of Jesus or something.

That's tough, kudos for doing that. Did you hide it for a long time?

@CARDOZZO Sometimes all those green new age girls are so brain washed I'd just rather date a normal girl who isn't into anything woo-woo. But the fantasy that my girl should be into spiritual stuff is there for me as well. But I think that's just it, a fantasy. But on the other hand if a girl is very ideological, doesn't care about growing up in some way and doesn't appreciate your efforts to do so, what's even point of that kind of a relationship. Also, being single isn't that bad either Especially after you get some relationships and see what's all the fuss is about.