Egotistical bastards have all the fun
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,Nov 30 2007, 08:52 AM
Nevertheless, I can relate to OPs feelings about this guy.
I went to high school with a guy, Andrew, who lied his way through everything. It was just always bullshit with him and unless you know him like a few of us, you'll likely believe what he says.
Here's an actual sample (almost verbatim) of one of dozens, if not hundreds, that we had over the years:
Andrew: "I'm so happy right now, I'm part-owner of Republik, the club in Toronto and business is amazing."
Me: "No you aren't."
Andrew: "No well, my dad and I are. We got invested right before they actually opened the doors."
Me: "Andrew, no you guys didn't."
Andrew: "Well we're investing in a club LIKE Republik, it's gonna be huge man, you should get on board."
Me: "Andrrreeew, come on man."
Andrew: "Yeah my dad and I talked last night about how cool it would be if we did own a club."
Me: "Yeah that would be cool."
Andrew: "Want to go to Republik tonight?"
You have to break him down, but it takes pressure. It's the kind of thing where if you don't know better, you'll believe him. He always made the kind of claims to girls about owning or running well-known restaurants or clubs and I'm sure the girls thought "It's gotta be true, if it weren't he knows I'll find out tomorrow cause that place is huge! I can totally check in the morning, but I'm not wasting this just in case."
The funny thing is, he's never aiming to get to tomorrow. He'll end up with them for the night before they find out he's a bum who lives in his dad's condo because they lost their house because of irresponsible tax practices.
It was the most frustrating thing ever because he has now bullshitted himself into actually owning a business. The right people have believed the wrong things for him to get it, and it makes you wonder if doing things the wrong way will yield more success. I don't know if he'll ever "get his."
It's all about how you value success. While wealth is a big factor, it's not the only one and my views have definitely shifted over the past few years.
I went to high school with a guy, Andrew, who lied his way through everything. It was just always bullshit with him and unless you know him like a few of us, you'll likely believe what he says.
Here's an actual sample (almost verbatim) of one of dozens, if not hundreds, that we had over the years:
Andrew: "I'm so happy right now, I'm part-owner of Republik, the club in Toronto and business is amazing."
Me: "No you aren't."
Andrew: "No well, my dad and I are. We got invested right before they actually opened the doors."
Me: "Andrew, no you guys didn't."
Andrew: "Well we're investing in a club LIKE Republik, it's gonna be huge man, you should get on board."
Me: "Andrrreeew, come on man."
Andrew: "Yeah my dad and I talked last night about how cool it would be if we did own a club."
Me: "Yeah that would be cool."
Andrew: "Want to go to Republik tonight?"
You have to break him down, but it takes pressure. It's the kind of thing where if you don't know better, you'll believe him. He always made the kind of claims to girls about owning or running well-known restaurants or clubs and I'm sure the girls thought "It's gotta be true, if it weren't he knows I'll find out tomorrow cause that place is huge! I can totally check in the morning, but I'm not wasting this just in case."
The funny thing is, he's never aiming to get to tomorrow. He'll end up with them for the night before they find out he's a bum who lives in his dad's condo because they lost their house because of irresponsible tax practices.
It was the most frustrating thing ever because he has now bullshitted himself into actually owning a business. The right people have believed the wrong things for him to get it, and it makes you wonder if doing things the wrong way will yield more success. I don't know if he'll ever "get his."
It's all about how you value success. While wealth is a big factor, it's not the only one and my views have definitely shifted over the past few years.
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i have this one friend that i used to hang out a lot back in the days.
i had a lot of respect for him, i actually looked up to him quite a bit because
he was one of those people that did EVERYTHING so well yet very humble.
i hadn't talk to him for 4 years and i missed him a lot,
eventually i found his # and called him up to say what's up...
the first thing he said, was "yo, dude, guess how much i earn last year, $400k...
i think i earn much more than you, buddy..."
after 4 years!
okay... so what do i say to that?
his attitude, personality, everything was completely changed and it just made me so confused.
i know people move on,
i'm happy he's successful but it left me a pretty bad taste in my mouth.
i had a lot of respect for him, i actually looked up to him quite a bit because
he was one of those people that did EVERYTHING so well yet very humble.
i hadn't talk to him for 4 years and i missed him a lot,
eventually i found his # and called him up to say what's up...
the first thing he said, was "yo, dude, guess how much i earn last year, $400k...
i think i earn much more than you, buddy..."
after 4 years!
okay... so what do i say to that?
his attitude, personality, everything was completely changed and it just made me so confused.
i know people move on,
i'm happy he's successful but it left me a pretty bad taste in my mouth.
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Originally Posted by AzNxKuKu,Nov 30 2007, 03:28 PM
Everything will eventually catch up to those type of people.
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The line between a lot of self-confidence and being a complete asshole is about '' that thin. Human nature has a lot to do with it. Most very wealthy people that got that way quickly are not people I'd like to hang around with personally. raj has it right with the broads, especially when you are younger. It's potentially sad but definitely true that nice guys tend to finish last with girls all things being equal. I've learned how to play the game without being a jack-ass but I'm sure if you took some 1-2 min video clips of some $hit I say you'd think I was a pompus ass hole to a lot of girls.
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Originally Posted by flush,Dec 1 2007, 06:49 PM
Is this costume really any different than the parachute pants and neon of the 80s? Or the sideburns and polyester of the 70s? Or the baggy, underwear-showing sloppiness of the 90's to go along with the flannel and motorcycle jackets of that same period?
I'm happy that they comb their hair and attend to personal hygeine. As far as fashion trends go, it's not my style but I prefer it to some of years past.