A Remembrance of Things Past...

[KrazyHorse]

Anybody who tries anything hard guarantees that he will fail at some point.

The harder it is, the more often you fail. But when you succeed, it makes it better.

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
Anybody who tries anything hard guarantees that he will fail at some point.

The harder it is, the more often you fail. But when you succeed, it makes it better.

[Dinner]

That sounds like a rough year alright. I was going to ***** about my job and breaking up with the girl I was dating but that doesn't sound so bad any more. Hang in there, man.

[Sikander]

John, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles.

KrazyHorse and NYE have given some excellent insights.

[Agathon]

and have been going through a form of existential “is this what’s it all about” angst that would have the Lefties rubbing their hands in anticipatory glee…

Not really.

But it is good to do that. Better that than being the idiot with an unexamined life, or the man who drowns his sorrows in work, drink or sex.

[Pekka]

So where do you stand now? Sounds like they came in cycles like they often do, when it rains it pours.. How are you doing today? I didn't read it all, though I read most. So you are working to your parents again?

You know what though.. the beauty of business smarts is that you can't lose it. So there was a big letdown and disaster. But once you get over it, get some distance to it, you are twice as powerful in business. Because you have this experience, it might become valuable in the long run. And you can come back blazing, left and right, going straight through middle and go to the top! I think we all know you can and will, just takes some time to get back to the saddle.

And then, you are strong superpower because you can look back and say, well I got over all that crap that collapsed in one year, there's nothing that can stop you now, since you refused to quit that time, I mean what can they do to top that? Not a lot.. so.. the worst is over and good things are coming. This I know, the good things are soon to come.

If I'm about to be millionaire, I can't see why you wouldn't bounce back up soon too.

This might be one of those 'yeah I know but this is not the time, it doesn't feel like it'. Might be true, but all these are also solid FACTS.

[Theben]

That ****ing sucks, John, hope that was the worst you ever have to go through.

And this leftie finds no joy in your sorrow. I don't know why you think we would.

[Japher]

I can't believe I read the whole thing!

My business failed.
A friend died.
My dog died.
I got sued.
I almost went bankrupt and am still deeply in debt.
I had a nervous breakdown.
I reconciled with my parents.

Just write a country song, sell it to Garth or Brad and pay of the debt.

The last time I was really stressed I got shingles, that sucked. So does stress. Just remember, it's only money.

[Spiffor]

This sucks terribly John. I hope you'll overcome the health problems soon, and that you'll find again the self-esteem you used to have.

Still, in that ocean of suckage, there are two great things, that IMO overshadow that business failure:
- that you reconciled with your parents. It's priceless.
- that:

I’ve devoted my time to the one thing I do care about, my family, and in many ways we’re the better for it.

This is a much greater, and much deeper priotrity in life. Your family too can be a great project of yours. A project that will last you for decades to come. A project where you'll be greatly successful

[Mr. Harley]

John - that sucks beyond measure. Sorry about your bad luck, and misfortune. Good insights from the fellow posters. BTW - interesting link. Have to run a thread on it some time, my numbers are below yours for the year - and above if you factor in the last three years. And I gained weight too.

[Sava]

that sucks JohnT

I hope things turn around for you

[JohnT]

Sava!

You're alive!

... I lost my bet.

[Sava]

[ajbera]

My sympathies, dude. I feel sorriest for your dog, but that's me. It's probably uphill from here, though, at least for a while.

[Az]

Man, so all of this happened to you for since the beginning of the year only?

damn... rough year...