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Jun 7 2019 05:26pm
Quote (CMBurns @ Jun 7 2019 06:20pm)
I find that depression comes when you have no goals in life. Goals and interests.

My depression went away within a few months of just establishing a routine and a set of goals.

Lose X amount of weight
Reach X rating in chess
Compose 1 more song I'm satisfied with
Complete the documentation for a game I want to develop
Start my new Berserk tattoo sleeve
Bench/Squat/Deadlift goals

etc

At some point you'll go from "wtf am I doing with my life" to "holy shit, how do I find the time to do everything I wanna do"


Obviously there needs to be some sort of strong motivator behind all of this. No matter how selfless or selfish the motivator might be. "Look good for the bitches" vs "altruistically do your part to better the world". Doesn't fucking matter. You just need a driving force to make you want to get back on track. Could be finding a partner, becoming the best version of yourself. Anything you believe in strong enough will do.


glad you are back posting again.
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Jun 8 2019 07:09am
Quote (CMBurns @ Jun 7 2019 07:20pm)
I find that depression comes when you have no goals in life. Goals and interests.

My depression went away within a few months of just establishing a routine and a set of goals.

Lose X amount of weight
Reach X rating in chess
Compose 1 more song I'm satisfied with
Complete the documentation for a game I want to develop
Start my new Berserk tattoo sleeve
Bench/Squat/Deadlift goals

etc

At some point you'll go from "wtf am I doing with my life" to "holy shit, how do I find the time to do everything I wanna do"


Obviously there needs to be some sort of strong motivator behind all of this. No matter how selfless or selfish the motivator might be. "Look good for the bitches" vs "altruistically do your part to better the world". Doesn't fucking matter. You just need a driving force to make you want to get back on track. Could be finding a partner, becoming the best version of yourself. Anything you believe in strong enough will do.

I agree.
I'd just put it this way...depression usually stems from two things, lack of fulfilment, lack of meaningful relationships, or both.
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Jun 8 2019 07:59am
Quote (CMBurns @ Jun 7 2019 06:20pm)
I find that depression comes when you have no goals in life. Goals and interests.

My depression went away within a few months of just establishing a routine and a set of goals.

Lose X amount of weight
Reach X rating in chess
Compose 1 more song I'm satisfied with
Complete the documentation for a game I want to develop
Start my new Berserk tattoo sleeve
Bench/Squat/Deadlift goals

etc

At some point you'll go from "wtf am I doing with my life" to "holy shit, how do I find the time to do everything I wanna do"


Obviously there needs to be some sort of strong motivator behind all of this. No matter how selfless or selfish the motivator might be. "Look good for the bitches" vs "altruistically do your part to better the world". Doesn't fucking matter. You just need a driving force to make you want to get back on track. Could be finding a partner, becoming the best version of yourself. Anything you believe in strong enough will do.


This is true. I also think that, a common denominator with reaching your goals is discipline.

If you're the kind of person that does things or continues to do things that you sometimes don't want to do, but still do it, realizing that it's for your benefit. That will definitely separate you from others.

Initially is the worst with trying to headstart goals.
I read or heard once that people will do more to avoid pain, than they will to seek pleasure.

Meaning, a person will avoid putting themselves into an uncomfortable scenario (let's say going to the gym for the first time, socializing with new people, breaking out of old habits), even though putting themselves in those scenarios are for their benefit.

So, you avoid the temporary pain of initial uncomfortable feelings. But you don't seek the pleasure, or benefits of partaking in these events. This also may be a trade off of short-term, vs long-term benefits.

Anyways, I liked your post. Had to comment on it as well. :thumbsup:

Edit - There's also nothing wrong with changing goals. Taking breaks for other things. Or changing interests. Etc.
Not trying to bash people in regards to that. Just saying if you still want the same things, I think a person should stick with it.

This post was edited by GLYC123 on Jun 8 2019 08:04am
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Jul 1 2019 06:58pm
Training in winter sucks. Have to wear long trackies, shirt and hoodie to even warm up.

Going to Greece in a month for 4 weeks to avoid the Australian winter so trying to trim down a bit (also find this harder to do in winter?)

Sitting around 94kg

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Jul 1 2019 07:08pm
^ Mirin Greece plans

I’m going bali and Vietnam
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^ Mirin Greece plans

I’m going bali and Vietnam


I booked it spontaneously last week, why not 🤷🏽‍♂️

Fuck yeah! I’ve never done either. I’ve heard Vietnam is awesome though. I have a few friends living in Bali. Whereabouts are you going?
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I booked it spontaneously last week, why not 🤷🏽‍♂️

Fuck yeah! I’ve never done either. I’ve heard Vietnam is awesome though. I have a few friends living in Bali. Whereabouts are you going?



Staying in Seminyak, wedding in Legian, will have a night or 2 in Kuta for old times sake and no doubt be a fukking tourist and do Ubud again. Won’t bother with Sanur this time as it’s more family orientated, I’m going to get yucky with the boys
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Quote (Excusemem8 @ Jul 2 2019 01:48pm)
Staying in Seminyak, wedding in Legian, will have a night or 2 in Kuta for old times sake and no doubt be a fukking tourist and do Ubud again. Won’t bother with Sanur this time as it’s more family orientated, I’m going to get yucky with the boys


Nice nice, would be a crazy place to get loose. I was going to do a Bali trip early next year but think I’ll save and try doing 2-3 months next year during our winter
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Jul 2 2019 02:56pm
Quote (GSXR @ Jun 6 2019 01:07am)


awesome physique

do you dabble?
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Jul 2 2019 02:57pm
Quote (dro94 @ Jul 2 2019 03:56pm)
awesome physique

do you dabble?


Dabble?

If you mean performance enhancing substances naw, I used to compete in natural body building shows.

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