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The point of Life
The point of Life
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McM. I'm sure you're a thoroughly decent guy, but you always come across as a depressed loner who feels so sorry for himself. I've seen loads of people telling you to get to the pub and meet some new people, but you always say how hard it is for you being in a new area. It's time to man up i'm afraid, get out the flat (and not just for a bit of shopping) and socialise a little bit. There's millions of people who'd love to be in your position, yet all you do is moan and whine on here about it. I don't mean to offend you, but i do think you need a good kick up the arse!
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If you just sit there, drinking and smoking, i reserve the right to change a earlier post.
"your values on life will change, many many times over the next thirty or forty years" to "your values on life will change, many many times over the next twenty or thirty years"  |
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^ Mc it is apparent that you are very unhappy,you have to re-evaluate your life mate as we only get one shot at this.Best of luck.
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moony, think I just heard your mum calling you downstairs for your fishfingers and chips now the footie is finished. run along ...
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I don't expect a long life , maybe that's part of my problem
Bills still keep comimg s.kenbo , no offence but you wouldn't take a day off to visit your wife , that's how sad people get beat down with life  |
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I dont think he is that unhappy, he just wants to share it with someone.
Probably a very decent bloke, but these streets of gambling are very narrow. You need to meet the women before and then gamble, not sure how it would work the other way around. |
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I thoroughly hope she is making a healthy recovery , btw
but puts a spin on peoples perspectives , that's all ! |
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Crags you're one of the smallest jokers around
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I am unhappy
but that just doesn't work though does it Sonko and nobody wants to live with a gambler making his fortune .... they want one that's already made it .......................... |
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may i ask on what date your 39th birthday is please
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Not sure you are really unhappy, just unfulfilled.
You basically want a girlfriend. As you said, girls dont understand gambling. good luck mate. |
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She's making a good recovery, but i doubt she will ever be back to normal.
But she's getting on with life and won't ever feel sorry for herself. |
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i'm 42 and 18 months ago became a father for the first time. the past 18 months have been very challenging but the rewards have been amazing. the point of life and the only reason we are on this earth is to reproduce.
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What difference does it make how you earn your money? As far as I can tell you are a working stiff who earns a few quid per year.A flat and 100k hardly makes you rich does it?You are not exactly a goldiggers dreamboat.Your assets and life are no different to millions of others the only difference is that youplay poker a skill I suspect you enjoy telling everyone about.I earn nore than you and own more than you ie; I am average.I certainly dont spend my time fretting about my difficult situation because it aint difficult.It is ordinary as is yours but you seem to think that because playing poker for profit is unusual it is also exotic. It aint.
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correct dancingbrave...the popularity of the jeremy kyle show backs your argument up.
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I'm pleased & at the same time very sorry to hear mate she seems to mean the world to you i hope you care for her in her time of need
I'm also very sorry for bringing it up like that , but that point has honestly stuck in my head ever since reading your thread Like i say what is The Point of Life  |
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mc moonbeam ...the point of life is to reproduce and keep the human race going. that is the point of life.
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No you'v got me wrong Dobbo
I don't think it's exotic at all , and don't tell one person about what i do ,few friends & family know , and all hate it . I wouldn't like to meet a nice girl & tell them what i do , though some would love it (they're wannabee's - i live it for real) I don't think i'm rich , though i'm a lot better off than i was 10 years ago , it's just a job to me , but don't enjoy it at all , i've never enjoyed any job i've had so poker seemed good to begin with , but eats you up in the end I suspect you have a Wife & maybe Kids though ... Let me ask you a question then .. What are you still working for |
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You cant win an argument with someone thats got kids mate.
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There is no point of life. Man is the only organism stupid enough to fret over it. That's the reason why religion was invented and took such a hold despite its irrationality.
Reproduction isn't the point of life, the urge to reproduce is the reason why life continues to exist. We are just filling in the time between birth and death. Most creatures have to use it to find enough food to survive. If you don't have to and have time to spare then use it to do what makes you happy and stop worrying and soul searching. There is no point. |
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Exacty Rob
I'm also much younger than him .. I could be a Millionaire if i really wanted to by the time i'm older .. simple maths ... as i really don't care too much & have nothing to lose ! |
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How come everyone wins at poker?
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they don't kenny
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Foinavon...I think I like you
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I know but the only ones I've heard talk about it are winners. Is it luck or skill? Never understood it.
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Foinavon a very thought rendering post
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Basically you have a job. Thats what I dont get. So what if its playing poker?Why do you think your life is so complicated when it clearly isnt?
There is no point to life btw but again so what.Its the same for all of us. I dont actually do any work I have just managed to wangle myself into a position where my income is good but my input is zero. I tell people I'm retired which saves awkwardness.I do have a wife but thats not really relevant. |
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Think I'll start a new religion sofiakenny
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great post Foinavon
the Urge makes sense to me , more than the wanting to , i have an urge for everything , though isn't really what i want in the end the reason i won't be a millionaire is because i don't need to be , so have no urge for it , a nice house , car , few goodies etc is all i'm aiming for , plus what every broke idiot will mumble to you in a bookies after his donkey lost a leg ' you can't take it with you anyway , CAN YER !!!! |
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cba to read the whole fred, but bints are stupid. speshly young ones. some of dont care if you splash the cash on them, theyre just happy to think you will one day.
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agree with kenny there actually. cannot see the mathematical edge with poker. never really looked into it though, seems like a hard way to make money gambling.
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some femalers arent that bothered about money, they just dont wanna have to work for a livingtrouble is, most of em wanna get up the duff!
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Find me one of them then , bob
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which??
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Now you're talking sense McM.
Have a couple of days off, go easy on the smokes and drink and have some fun. |
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Mc Moonbeam
30 May 14 20:29 spend all my time just making more money , but don't want to die with a penny to my name ........ so what age do i just splurge it all before it's too late 38. I'll relieve you of 50% of your problem by letting you give me half of your money. I'm sure somebody else will take the other half if you ask nicely. |
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Foinavon...if you need a lieutenant....
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You're hired sofiakenny.
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Dobbo, you are without doubt the voice of reason on here.
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Poker really is difficult tbh , but i am a Pro , i'm one of the best SNG players in the world (don't mean to brag - don't even believe it myself sometimes) but have tons of sharkscope stars etc to prove it
Truth is there are a fair few pro's playing (some better than others) the games are congested nowadays at higher stakes , but as long as you can play tons & i mean TONS of games daily above breakeven (even 3%) that's a huge edge to have along with rak3back of anything from 10-50k per year |