Life Do you ever feel like a disappointment? - Page 2

TLO · 04-23-2023, 06:48 PM

A bit of a more serious thread for our Sunday night.

Do you ever feel like a disappointment to;
To your family?
Your friends
Significant other?
Other people you care about?

Just a little background.

I would consider myself to be at least somewhat successful in life. I graduated high school, got my Bachelor's degree, and I make a positive impact on people's lives each day. I would say that I'm generally a good person. I help people when I can. I treat all people I interact with kindness. Am I perfect? No. But who is?

I've been having this nagging feeling that I'm not good enough for the people around me. It's not a fun feeling.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

jerryaldini · 04-23-2023, 07:26 PM

Nah, we're all just something the universe is doing, so no judgement. It's all just happening.

Rainbarrel · 04-23-2023, 07:28 PM

The NFL does not want the Chiefs to go to 4 Super Bowls in 5 years. Because they're better than those around them.

So the otherside of the coin is no picnic either

Katipan · 04-23-2023, 07:29 PM

Every now and then I get a young Budtender that isn't very confident. I casually ask on a scale of 1-10 as a Budtender what would you rate yourself?

Invariably I get answers around 7.

I tell them that's how you Budtend. Like you're pretty good but there's better options. Not terrible but cool.

You need to move through life like the big titted blonde that has rarely heard the word no, that you are.

**Dave Lane** · 04-23-2023, 07:33 PM

Not once. Ever.

Dude we are just living our lives and doing the best we can. There’s no shame in trying and failing, the only shame I ascribe to my life is when I don’t try something new.

Jewish Rabbi · 04-23-2023, 07:44 PM

Sometimes I wonder if I’ve underachieved in my professional life but then I remember I’ve never pretended to take a chick to Belize or called the news because someone threw a rock at my Murano and I feel better about myself

Willie Lanier · 04-23-2023, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Brett Statue

A bit of a more serious thread for our Sunday night.

Do you ever feel like a disappointment to;
To your family?
Your friends
Significant other?
Other people you care about?

Just a little background.

I would consider myself to be at least somewhat successful in life. I graduated high school, got my Bachelor's degree, and I make a positive impact on people's lives each day. I would say that I'm generally a good person. I help people when I can. I treat all people I interact with kindness. Am I perfect? No. But who is?

I've been having this nagging feeling that I'm not good enough for the people around me. It's not a fun feeling.

Anyone else experience anything like this?

Come on man you're building yourself up just to rip yourself down; from the info you presented you're a good person, just accept the fact that people like you

**mlyonsd** · 04-23-2023, 07:53 PM

JMHO if there is an underlying issue making you feel this way address it. Get help if it seems like a bridge too far.

In any case you taking retrospect of your life is a sign you can get past it. Everyone has issues that have to be dealt with at some point in their life. Acknowledgement is the first step.

**Rain Man** · 04-23-2023, 07:53 PM

I'm pretty happy with myself. Sure, there are some things that I'd still like to accomplish, and some things that I've had to recognize that I'll never accomplish. But overall, I'm actually really proud of how I've navigated life.

As to what others think, I'm a huge disappointment to my family and I'm not concerned about that. Apparently I should have modeled my life completely after theirs, and the fact that I took a different life path is a huge disappointment to them. I came to terms with that a long time ago, though, and there's nothing that will ever fix it. I'm right, they're wrong, so it's not my monkey.

**lewdog** · 04-23-2023, 07:57 PM

Are the people around you perfect? Are they without faults?

If you're feeling this from a significant other, remember you can only be conscious of your actions, not the thoughts of others. If you feel you're doing right, the judgement of others is simply their feelings, not a result of your own failure.

**Rain Man** · 04-23-2023, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Brett Statue

...

I've been having this nagging feeling that I'm not good enough for the people around me. It's not a fun feeling.

...

As a bit of unsolicited advice, one thing that has been pivotal in my life is to always surround myself with people who are more highly evolved or further advanced than I am. It's like real estate - you always want to buy the most beat-up home in the neighborhood and not the nicest one. I've always been the most dilapidated guy in my friends group, and it helps elevate my game.

That's never been an intentional strategy. I've just always been drawn to people who have their act together.

Wilson8 · 04-23-2023, 08:00 PM

Dear George Brett Statue,

You could be one of the statues that they have taken down lately and hidden in some warehouse. You will know people are ashamed when they remove you from your pedestal.

Even when they move the ballpark downtown, they will still take you with them.

You have to go through life being the best damn person or statue that you can be.

I think you are kind of cool and would like to take my picture beside you.

|Zach| · 04-23-2023, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm pretty happy with myself. Sure, there are some things that I'd still like to accomplish, and some things that I've had to recognize that I'll never accomplish. But overall, I'm actually really proud of how I've navigated life.

As to what others think, I'm a huge disappointment to my family and I'm not concerned about that. Apparently I should have modeled my life completely after theirs, and the fact that I took a different life path is a huge disappointment to them. I came to terms with that a long time ago, though, and there's nothing that will ever fix it. I'm right, they're wrong, so it's not my monkey.

What would you be doing if you family had control of your path instead of you?

**TimeForWasp** · 04-23-2023, 08:06 PM

That’s why I always keep a spare gallon of 50-50 Preston antifreeze on the shelf. I don’t really care for full flavor.

Vladimir_Kyrilytch · 04-23-2023, 08:18 PM

The only people that could honestly answer "no, I've never felt like a disappointment" are this new younger generation, the participation trophy generation. Nothing they've ever done has ever been wrong, in fact it is amazing and to be celebrated. They are the ones that can't have a discussion without screaming and yelling. They are the ones leading cancel culture. They are big on punishing not just the son for the sin of the father, but the white for the sin of 200 years ago. Your ancestor fought for the Union to end slavery? Doesn't matter. He profited from it more. They are the ones leading us into this bold new future that I for one don't think is gonna be great at all, nor is it futuristic.

But if George Orwell couldn't warn the masses what the hell chance does old Vladdy Kyrilytch have?

kcmulhurn · 04-23-2023, 08:20 PM

I dissapoint myself more than anyone else.

04-23-2023, 06:48 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $-2640000	Do you ever feel like a disappointment? A bit of a more serious thread for our Sunday night. Do you ever feel like a disappointment to; To your family? Your friends Significant other? Other people you care about? Just a little background. I would consider myself to be at least somewhat successful in life. I graduated high school, got my Bachelor's degree, and I make a positive impact on people's lives each day. I would say that I'm generally a good person. I help people when I can. I treat all people I interact with kindness. Am I perfect? No. But who is? I've been having this nagging feeling that I'm not good enough for the people around me. It's not a fun feeling. Anyone else experience anything like this?
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jerryaldini MVP Join Date: Dec 2018 Casino cash: $2630400	Nah, we're all just something the universe is doing, so no judgement. It's all just happening.
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Katipan MER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $-1019649	Every now and then I get a young Budtender that isn't very confident. I casually ask on a scale of 1-10 as a Budtender what would you rate yourself? Invariably I get answers around 7. I tell them that's how you Budtend. Like you're pretty good but there's better options. Not terrible but cool. You need to move through life like the big titted blonde that has rarely heard the word no, that you are. __________________ "Loving him is red."
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04-23-2023, 07:53 PM	#22
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $-2276238	JMHO if there is an underlying issue making you feel this way address it. Get help if it seems like a bridge too far. In any case you taking retrospect of your life is a sign you can get past it. Everyone has issues that have to be dealt with at some point in their life. Acknowledgement is the first step.
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04-23-2023, 07:53 PM	#23
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-732449 VARSITY	I'm pretty happy with myself. Sure, there are some things that I'd still like to accomplish, and some things that I've had to recognize that I'll never accomplish. But overall, I'm actually really proud of how I've navigated life. As to what others think, I'm a huge disappointment to my family and I'm not concerned about that. Apparently I should have modeled my life completely after theirs, and the fact that I took a different life path is a huge disappointment to them. I came to terms with that a long time ago, though, and there's nothing that will ever fix it. I'm right, they're wrong, so it's not my monkey. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history. Last edited by Rain Man; 04-23-2023 at 07:59 PM..
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04-23-2023, 08:00 PM	#26
Wilson8 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2817557	Dear George Brett Statue, You could be one of the statues that they have taken down lately and hidden in some warehouse. You will know people are ashamed when they remove you from your pedestal. Even when they move the ballpark downtown, they will still take you with them. You have to go through life being the best damn person or statue that you can be. I think you are kind of cool and would like to take my picture beside you. Last edited by Wilson8; 04-23-2023 at 08:37 PM..
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04-23-2023, 08:18 PM	#29
Vladimir_Kyrilytch Veteran Join Date: Sep 2021 Casino cash: $-1070600	The only people that could honestly answer "no, I've never felt like a disappointment" are this new younger generation, the participation trophy generation. Nothing they've ever done has ever been wrong, in fact it is amazing and to be celebrated. They are the ones that can't have a discussion without screaming and yelling. They are the ones leading cancel culture. They are big on punishing not just the son for the sin of the father, but the white for the sin of 200 years ago. Your ancestor fought for the Union to end slavery? Doesn't matter. He profited from it more. They are the ones leading us into this bold new future that I for one don't think is gonna be great at all, nor is it futuristic. But if George Orwell couldn't warn the masses what the hell chance does old Vladdy Kyrilytch have?
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