How Do You Expect To Win By Acting Like A Loser?
6 years ago in #life by nonameslefttouse (76)
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I'm here to fight for my rights
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To party?
All night long
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I'm going to create seventy-seven 7s in a post and challenge other people to make seven thousand and seventy-seven 7s each...in seven million consecutive posts.
That should get this thing going viral.
77777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777
You may want to count them, but I think that's 77 sevens.
I'm so glad we have modern computers, that are able to count all those sevens! That must be the main purpose of modern computers right? To produce, display, interpret and calculate all the sevens possible!?
If I invented the computer... all it would do is compute.
I'm definitely not counting those. That's a real dick move, bro! I got lots of 7s to make! I'll be up all night!
You guys are so cute with your 7’s ☺️
Ugh! Not you again!
Shouldn't you be making cookies with your Steem husband or something?
hahaha
I thought you were my Steem husband? 👀
Whoa! WTF! I am a family man!
My god, what a negative force you are!
Welcome to the 700 Club!
Oh... but I don’t really like that show. 😬
How about the movie, Seven. Did you like that one?
Told you I'd do it!
https://steemit.com/seven/@ats-david/i-see-your-sevens-and-raise-you-many-more-sevens
You really outdid yourself this time!
I can appreciate the guy's energy, but the pushups thing was always kind of annoying to me. He's a retweet machine on Twitter, so I muted him.
He fits the wannabe influencer archetype. He wants so bad to be relevant and have a rabid following who do his bidding. If STEEM had a blue checkmark he'd already have applied for it. It would not shock me if he has applied for one on Twitter.
Just maybe this platform is too libertarian for that. Threatening to fall on a sword if you don't get your way? That's just pathetic. I bid you adieu sir.
I followed him for a time as well, but far too many resteems indeed. Not a bad guy. But I really do think that could have been handled differently. I mean, I can try to give him some help, by promoting it and being honest, but look at the video I have send people to. That's his big promotion. I don't mind helping. Hopefully he can bounce back from this. But if the plan is to leave, just go.
All else being equal, I'm thinking if STEEM were $1, the video would have never been made. Buying or earning something that drops in value can weigh on you, and cause you to make desperation moves like this out of a sense of urgency over price. The problem is, thought leaders who you actually want to appeal to promulgate the message are going to be put off, while the 'please don't go' crowd are already firmly in your camp to coddle you. You are not winning new converts, quite the opposite. This is a huge tactical blunder.
Money drives people nuts. This platform tests people. I've watched a lot of people crack. I'm no different. Some days I want to pick this world up and drop it on your head. I've had my moments but when I feel it getting worse than that, I go take some me time and calm down. As short as my fuse is, some days I'm surprised I can stay so calm. I learn from these strong minds I like to surround myself with. Some day everyone who was meant to crack will crack and we'll be left with one hell of a solid foundation.
I take solace in the fact that regardless of price, I look around and see really smart people building really cool stuff for this ecosystem. If that continues to be the case, the token price will eventually catch up. Personalities will come and go for various reasons, and that's fine. I suspect that when price recovers, many that have gone will miraculously come running back.
This has been a fun outlet for me and is a unique form of mining cryptocurrency, but it's still a speculative endeavor. If it ceases to exist, my story will continue on, as I have not gone all-in on STEEM.
Going all-in on anything but your own human capital is bad. I recall reading about a Chinese man who committed suicide after taking 100X leverage short on Bitcoin while it shot up in price. I suspect the ones who crack the most either have too much identity or too much money tied to this speculative endeavor.
Let's be realistic, there's still plenty of room for this experiment to fail. For now I'm accumulating some cheap STEEM because the risk/reward looks good to me. I'm powering it up which means I'm prepared to lose the majority of that investment should it not work out. My philosophy in most things is to always have one foot firmly planted outside the door.
This gave me an opportunity to have a reason to produce hundreds of digital images. I have the much higher quality files stored away, for printing purposes. Out of all that work, there's at least one for everyone's taste. I can still sell that, multiple times.
I wrote enough creative writing to fill a couple of books. I can still sell that, multiple times.
Average digital artist hourly wage where I live is about $30 per hour. I could get more. There's a lot here to prove myself.
My world never ends.
I feel the same way. I have about 80k photos in Lightroom from my travels and experiences, and this has given me the opportunity to actually curate them and learn about my subjects. I always figured I'd be doing this after I retire.
'You threaten to quit, I'll hold the door open for you.'
My 77% upvote for that quote.
And with that my promise that if, for whatever reason, you can't make it I'll be glad to hold that door open for him.
That's how it goes though. Threats are a tough pill to swallow. Doesn't sit too well with me.
Yeahhhh, I am going to do seven push ups on twitter the second Tuesday of next week, right after I cook meth and shoot heroine.
If it was something like: Record yourself having a nice cold beer every day.... maybe I'd be able to find time.
I don't know what's going on with Nathan to make such ultimatum. He's gained a big traction on Twitter already with hundreds participating in his campaign already (for what I've understood). He wants to be proactive – and that's good – but the second you start making demands from people by making threats of leaving, you lose your charisma and credibility, and become much less appealing of a leader. It's ok to leave this place if that is what one sees best, but these declarations "I'M LEAVING, HEY LOOK AT ME, I'M LEAVING!!!" just... no, stop it (and maybe get some help).
The stress of the falling price gets people frustrated, especially when you try so hard (I know Nathan has done a lot, so kudos for him about that). But this industry is a wild west. A wild west where almost anyone can participate (with an internet connection), instead of a closed circle of few rich people. But most people aren't equipped for the uncertainty and stress this world causes – it's probably the most volatile market there ever. Hell, even professional investors would probably freak out if all their holdings were on crypto.
Personally, I have money in crypto, but also in traditional assets – diversification does wonders for mental health.
If you can't take it, take a step back and re-evaluate if you've gone over your personal risk limit you can handle with putting too much of your financial hopes onto Steem. If you haven't even invested anything here, why be angry? Take a break and reflect what is it you even like about this place and do that, instead of being an entitled bitch who "deserves" all the whale upvotes.
Well, I think that's about it what I had on my mind.
Nice art, by the way.
I'm not sure if you noticed, but I was gone for quite some time. Not all, but part of the reason was to do exactly what you suggested here. This hasn't been easy for me either. We all should know one another's pain for it's something we all have in common. Hiding it is pointless. Blowing up is worse. We don't need to be all stuck in our pride all the time, sitting here acting perfect for the cameras. This shit is real and I think it's safe to say people want to look out for one another. If shit's bugging people, just say it, talk it out. Nothing to be embarrassed about. We all get it.
And thanks for enjoying that art. I certainly enjoy putting on a show, as much as anyone else.
Yeah, I noticed.
Of course no need to start acting for the cameras, one should be honest with one's feelings and it's ok to admit if one's mind is bothered with doubt, fear and the stress from all the uncertainty. It's a natural byproduct of being very invested with something and perceiving it to perform bad. Emphasis on 'perceiving', because tying success with what one's STEEM is worth in a given moment, is rather problematic, because the market is just speculation. But is is the only indicator we have, or react to, because money makes the world go around in this world – because that's what we need to pay our bills, so we are rather conditioned to react emotionally to it. This coupled with the fact that we're humans, thus tending to be more susceptible to negativity, all the development with the ecosystem holds very little value to most if it doesn't reflect on the immediate value one can sell the STEEM for.
You're a wise one. I can't even add to that. It seems like the conditioning from the current outside world has no effect here on numbing the pain. Can't simply reach for the crutch. Humanity here must reprogram themselves. A step back in time, to stay healthy, and learn how to live.
Nathan started that 777 promo with good intention I’m sure. I met him last year in Krakow, certainly a nice guy. I’m damn lazy always and feel awkward doing sports on camera so didn’t participate. Dude is probably frustrated seeing steem price like you and me and most Steemians. I always respect for his enthousiasm and energy.
I believe you. I saw him around the neighborhood, here on the chain. I did say in the post I'm sure his intentions are pure. There's no other way to promote his cause but by matching his honesty with my honesty. People can decide for themselves, I'm already seeing people say they'd be let down if he quit, after they worked hard, so in my post here I said don't feel bad. We can only do so much, and I hope he bounces back to see the error he made. I'm frustrated some days as well, yes. I've made mistakes. We all have good reasons not to participate in that. I just wanted to remind him of that fact. A damn good dose of honesty never hurt anyone. It might sting, but it's there so he comes out of it stronger.
I see your point. Your honesty is respected!
What actually angered me, initially, was when I was browsing through the comments and saw him call everyone 'loser'. Hence the title. The comment I was writing in response to that would have been really ugly, had I not decided to delete it and walk away. I took that personally and thought of a lot of others at the same time. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume it was a slip of the tongue. That's not what I would of said in a fit of rage though. That's something I'm learning... calm down!
I wasn’t aware of that. That’s why I was kinda surprised to see a few posts talking about it yesterday. I see, I don’t like manipulation.
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Well he did get the place talking. There's a good opportunity now to redeem himself. All is not lost.
Ah and now I think I have a better idea of what Taraz was posting about earlier or maybe later because reverse chronological listing 😅 (fyn is bad at paying attention to events)
See your classes are great 😝
And damn I know you produce a lot of art but it’s still always something when you put a bunch together in one post 😳
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My classes have class! I thought of doing this as Mr. Himself but then it just becomes one big joke and I didn't want to mock the guy more than he already did to himself. I hope he gets his shit together.
And yes, that was a lot of work there. Looks good when I got all my ducks in a row.
If it weren't for you, I would never know about the Steemian flameouts. I'm not sure I'm better off for that but I still love the The Awkward Thing I Did With My Brain and I think it's time for another gory story from you.
I think it's time as well. Time to freak some people out. Maybe one will come to me next, but I can't make any promises. I certainly didn't plan this post. I'm glad I calmed down. This was me, calm. I'm getting better...
Always good to remain calm. lol
Being a loser is a life choice. I live it proudly. 😂😂😂
I know it makes you sad that people dont vote your content so i powered up yesterday 3000 Steem into dolphinhood. @penguinpablo let me know that im in top 10 most powered up accounts. Aind that something. Its a bit sad though if im being honest. 😂
So now you get a fatter vote from me so im not one of those 77%.
Enjoy. Lol
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I'm sure I have my moments! Win some, lose some.
I don't know if it makes me sad. It's the same struggle everyone faces here. Look at Jerry. Proof his dumb idea about selling votes doesn't work. "Grow your following by reaching the trending page!" So now he has over 40000 followers who refuse to vote for his posts. He can't be sad though because he got exactly what he paid for.
And dude. I appreciate that vote. Really, I'm a busker on the digital street some days. We all are, in a sense. I won't refuse a coin and I'll play a little louder for ya!
100 percent upvote for this! It's a shitty little vote... but I care!
I saw that post, began writing a comment, that turned into a frenzy, and I needed to calm down, so I went for a really long walk, which helped.
Was it off of a short pier?
No, I just wanted to write a sentence; a sentence broken up into seven portions, all split by a comma, or something, because I thought it was cool, okay?
Oh, I think, I get it, but maybe, I do not, because I'm, kind of dumb.
No see, you can't just, put a comma, wherever, unless you're that kid, from that old show, Malcolm in the Middle.
Aww, man! I can't do, anything, right?
To give an ultimatum, you better be damn hot. Petulance.
Or is it pestilence?
It's both in this case.
The world is bugging me today. I've failed more times than some have tried. That's what goes through my mind when I see stuff like that video.
I agree. I see it something like union action threats and I generally approach it as, Challenge accepted.
There should be a kill switch for accounts and when anyone says they are leaving, their account gets deactivated other than to move their wallet away - that way, there is no coming back and picking up the followers and autos :)
Dude is powering down and soon some of his leased SP is going bye-bye. I think there's more to the story than, "You all failed me, so I'm leaving, and it's your fault."
I don't see what's so fashionable about quitting. You've seen me stressed. I don't hide anything. I say I need a break. I take breaks. That's different than hitting the brakes. I just go POOF. No attention whoring. No bridges burned. It's my fault I need to go.
There was another individual who felt betrayed by this hardfork. Throws a big I'm leaving party. I suggested they take a break because then they at least have the option to come back once the smoke clears after the hardfork. No dice. Now if they want to come back, they have to eat their words. They said it's the SP holders who are greedy. So if people are getting some nice votes and end up earning more, and the one who left sees that, and wants to come back, who looks greedy?
With so much drama in the lbc it's kinda hard being snoop d o double g.
Yeah, there is often more to the story. Desperation is unbecoming.
This is the argument I have about the people who talk of how crap Steem is, but are happy to take payment for the crap they post. It is greed.
This HF may be another Steem grinder. Good. The beauty of this blockchain is that there are growing points for different interests, and people can earn on those too - and still be on Steem. More and more I see Steem as the investment layer and as it goes, there aren't a lot of investors in the world.
There's room for investors to grow. There's room for developers to grow. And like I've been saying, there's room for entertainment to grow. Get all these things working together, instead of against each other... holy shit.
I don’t know much about 7 as I’m more of an 8 sort of dude. I just like its symmetry. 7 looks like a bent up 1. Me no likey. 🤪
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Numbers are cool, I guess, but if you could choose which racetrack to drive on, what do you think would be better? This 'B' or that '8'?
Hmm, good question.
I guess it comes down to the gearing on the race car.
If I had a good balance of low gearing to pull away from the sharp 90 degree corners plus some tall gears to power down the straight I’d say the B but if I only had the tall gear option I’d prefer the more flowing 8.
I’d need decent brakes for the B though, carbon fibre not steel. Steel would work on the 8 ok though.
Such an interesting question.
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I'd prefer the 'B', because everyone is just going to go single file around that '8' and hope for breakdowns and slow pit times. That hairpin in the middle of the 'B' looks tricky though because you're coming in quite hot. It's the corners where I'd make my move. I'd always make the driver ahead think I'm going to the inside, they'd keep getting tighter and tighter, protecting that line. I shoot to the outside and come down hard to the inside and blow right by them, eventually, once they become complacent.
Being it on! Steem-race B track challenge? Now all we need is a few McLaren P1's...
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Definitely open wheel, even though taking one of those V8 Supercars around Mount Panorama would be kinda fun too. That one has a nice long straightaway just like the 'B'.
Yep, conrod straight. Watching a V8 Super car go through there at 300k/ph then flick through the chase is something pretty special. I'm more of an open wheel guy myself as an ex go-kart racer...
(Am watching the F1 Practice 1 live from Silverstone Uk at the moment!
I agree. If someone threatens to quit, hold the door and allow them to leave. Nobody has the right to define what a true Steemian is.
I think he just needs to put a little more thought into his promotions. I also think people can forgive him, if he sees the mistake.
It's nice him trying to promote steem, but I do not tweet, I had a twitter account for maybe a week, it was a weak week. I could see no use for it. I really did not care for it.
My contribution to the 7's
Yeah I basically follow the same voting patterns, with a few exceptions from time to time, but not many, because I'm looking for entertainment, and that doesn't mean jokes. Could be a damn well written essay that's boring but at least interesting. I prefer actual content though. Even life posts, because some PEOPLE are pretty damn interesting here. Everyone walks. I count my steps when I'm bored of walking but still have a long way to go...
Ahh, this made me think of the old classic - How do you confuse an Idiot? Seven
No, it's twelve.
My favorite is: Just This
Finally! Someone wants to talk about the art...
I held onto that one for a few weeks. Wasn't going to release it. I psyched myself out, thinking it was too dull. Finally I just said to myself someone out there will like it. I haven't had any complaints.
You have done a lot of art. Do something, It's a Girl and Why especially caught my attention. Yes 7 such an interesting number. I remember finding many of them in retrospect when my late sweetheart passed away. They spoke to my heart and help in the healing process. But yes I find them intriguing.
Yes, I'd say 21 in under seven weeks was a lot of work, and I've made a few others as well, along with writing thousands upon thousands of words in posts and comments.
I'm a fan of the number as well. Like I said, it's in every piece I finish.
i truly enjoy reading you.
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