Small Stuff I See About Myself

[Ce]

Hi All,

I just noticed when I loose at a game, I basically run away, and I then hastely do something that gives me a quick sense of accomplishment. The worst I can do at that point is to start a new game, hoping that it will give me the pleasure I'm looking for. The best thing I can do is to give myself some time to feel the disappointment of loosing the game, get myself together, and then do something productive. Also, it's time to ask myself why I play the game in the first place. What am I running away from?

Kind regards,

Ce

[Philip]

Hi,

I just noticed when i don't get positive reputation on the forum for a while, I hastily write something that can give me quick reputation. The worst I can do at that point is to give negative reputation to people, hoping that it will give me the pleasure I'm looking for. The best thing I can do is to give myself some time to feel the disappointment of not getting enough reputation, and then write something more authentic. Also, it's time to ask myself why I play the reputation game in the first place. What am I running towards ?

Kind regards,

Phil

[Ce]

Hi Phil,

To me it sounds like we play the same game. We both rely on others to give us the feeling we have done something good. I must say I'm honored that I get reputation points, but that's not the goal I'm after. I am just using the other people on this forum to keep me accountable for my actions. One wise man once told me that there's only one guy you can compare yourself to, and that's your former self. Just remember, it's worth it to do something because you *think* the other person would like it. If you do the things in a way that doesn't betray yourself, other people will notice. Some people will say they don't like it, others will say they like it. Based on that you can choose who you want to hang out with a little more, and who you can hang out with a little less. I notice i am rambling now, but I do want to thank you for your post. It shows me that my post matters to you.

Lastly, what are reputation points worth at the end of the day? You cannot eat them, you cannot trade them, they are only a trick in your mind to make you feel better.

Kind regards,

Cedric