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Pro Tips for Life

lsslave said:
Thats why I am doing my music, my ex had me pretty much quit on it, now I am getting ready for my first real show... 3 hours of music no opening act :)

Exactly... but your first post made it seem like your 2nd comment there, you can count on someone letting you down but if they can let you down didn't they have to build you up first? Its a 50/50 thing
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Once I make a decision to depend on another person, it's because there is no way I can do it myself, therefore, my dependancy on them is 100% for that task.

And as smoke touched on earlier, there have been times when I have dissapointed myself just as much as someone else has dissapointed me as well.

I usually don't get upset about it, because I understand the odds.

That's life.
 
Bagels said:
-When people (especially women) come to you with problems, they almost never want solutions. They just want you to listen and empathize. You'll hear this again and again (especially when it comes to dealing with women), but the male urge to offer solutions is so overpowering that you'll always do the wrong thing and offer advice. The day you learn to stop doing this and learn to just listen and empathize is the day your relations with the fairer sex improve 10-fold.
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Best advice ever. This has actually changed my relationships for the better by some magnitude.
 
lsslave said:
Yeah... I have decided I need to find a girl who doesn't like video games so I can play mine when I actually have time lol
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It's not restricted to video games--TV sharing in general can be a bitch. In the end it's probably best to have different TV's for different purposes.
 
besada said:
I know. Seriously, though, my biggest video game related relationship problem is that every time I turn around she's playing CivRev on my 360. I never should have shown it to her.
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I was going to ask for a protip on how to get your woman to play video games, but then I realized the repercussions that would have. I'm glad that my wife plays games *sometimes* only and not all the time like me.

We definitely have different tastes in games. I guess a better request would be "how do you get your woman to play the games YOU'RE interested in?"

I would love it if my wife could kick my ass in Soul Calibur 4. Just playing Katamari and Wii Fit just won't cut it, woman!!
 
And now, protips about politicians and rulers in general (without getting too much partisan):

The mark of a bad ruler is that he legislates instead of rule, and outright bans instead of legislate.

Never listen to what a politician has to say. Just focus on his actions and jugde him based on them.

The populist ruler gives to the people what they ask for, the competent ruler gives to the people what they want even if they didnt knew what they wanted, the great ruler gives to the people what they need, regardless if they want it or not.

The best way to grasp the personality of a ruler is to observe his followers and the type of people that he / she attracts.

Ideology and moral issues is what every caste of rulers has used in order to divert the attention of their subordinates from the truthly important issues (economy and war as a extension of the economy).

There is no point in classifing economic policies into left and right wing. There are only two types of economic policy: the one that works on a certain time and place, and the one that doesnt.

The respect to the laws and rights is what differenciates a ruler from a tyrant.

Ideas has little to do with ideologies. The first ones are created to serve the men, the second ones demands to be served by men.

The union of religious and political power has never, ever created anything good, anywhere, anytime.
 
Bagels said:
-When people (especially women) come to you with problems, they almost never want solutions. They just want you to listen and empathize. You'll hear this again and again (especially when it comes to dealing with women), but the male urge to offer solutions is so overpowering that you'll always do the wrong thing and offer advice. The day you learn to stop doing this and learn to just listen and empathize is the day your relations with the fairer sex improve 10-fold.
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I just used this today, although i tried solutions first and got yelled at. Then i remembered, no, just listen and don't offer any advise, and then it was ok. Problem still exists though but oh well, at least she's not yelling at me.
 
Brick walls and goalies are not there to stop you. They are there so you can show people just how badly you want something, and what you would do to get it.
 
Always...Always make sure that girl you've just met is 18+ years old no matter how grown up she looks. If you go too far make sure she washes her body afterwards very throughly and hope to god the condom worked. If it worked... bail out
 
A lot of good shit on this thread.

My turn:

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you’re always going to be disappointed

True Greatness is having the courage to fail big and stick around. Make people wonder why you're still smiling

The essence of the soul is found in new experiences

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind

-When people (especially women) come to you with problems, they almost never want solutions. They just want you to listen and empathize. You'll hear this again and again (especially when it comes to dealing with women), but the male urge to offer solutions is so overpowering that you'll always do the wrong thing and offer advice. The day you learn to stop doing this and learn to just listen and empathize is the day your relations with the fairer sex improve 10-fold.
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This is true. People almost never want advice, in the end they'll do what they want, as stupid as it may be.

-If you give someone 20 dollars and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
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Quite true.
 
"If you don't take risks, you don't drink champagne" -Winston Churchill

There really is no greater feeling than going all in when no one else will, then coming out of the ordeal a champ. Great when applied to sports, women, and business. Do not apply to drinking.
 
For the people with a little less world experience:

If you ever visit India and you are jewish. Don't get offended at all the swastikas. They mean a completely different thing over there.
 
Another one from me (my personal motto)

In 10 years you can try something new or else you can regret not doing what you could have today
 
cashman said:
For the people with a little less world experience:

If you ever visit India and you are jewish. Don't get offended at all the swastikas. They mean a completely different thing over there.
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I actually learned this reading my brothers old Blade of the Immortal comic books.
 
cashman said:
For the people with a little less world experience:

If you ever visit India and you are jewish. Don't get offended at all the swastikas. They mean a completely different thing over there.
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Except anyone with half a brain would realise that those swastikas face a different way thus plainly differentiating them from the Nazi ones.*

*I'm not saying you're stupid but that other people are.
 
If you want to be an environmentalist and are Earth-concerned, kill yourself.

Humans are destroying the Earth.
 
Don't succumb to disappointment; just be less ignorant about the people around you. Everybody has their flaws, whether they hide it or not.
 
Fashion Pro-Tips for Men:

Avoid the classic male trap of trying to get a whole new wardrobe in one outing. You'll end up with a bunch of shit you won't like down the road. Instead, learn to shop like a girl. Go shopping and try things on, but only buy one, maybe two items per pay period. That way your wardrobe is CONSTANTLY updated, and you only end up with things you really like.


When you're evaluating a new piece of clothing, don't get it because it looks cool by itself. Mentally go through your closet and see what you already own that would work with it. A pimp-ass jacket that clashes with 90% of your wardrobe is useless to you. Get items that compliment your existing wardrobe.


If you're on the fence about a particular item, ask yourself this: If it cost twenty bucks more than it currently does, would I still want it? If the answer is no, put that shit back.


Ask attractive women for recommendations for clothing stores. They know what looks good. When you get to the stores they recommend, go up to the hottest girl working there and ask her to help you put together a good looking outfit. Girls love to play dressup, they will go nuts and love you, and you'll walk out of there looking good. While we're on this topic, just take girls clothes shopping with you. They love that shit, seriously. And they'll usually steer you in the right direction (usually, use common sense for god's sake.)


At least once in your life, go get a manicure so that you'll know what your fingernails SHOULD look like. Chicks notice these things because they pay attention to THEIR nails.


Go to an upscale salon and get a male hairdresser. Women will cut your hair to make you look safe. A man will cut your hair to make you look dangerous. Also, hair gel is for douche rockets.


Have more than one scent of cologne. Variety is the spice of life. And avoid cheap shit. Go to upscale department stores and see what they recommend, then get a tester, hit your wrist with it, and see what people think of it on you.


Throw out your shitty old beat up shoes. They kill any outfit, and people DO notice. Get new shoes that match with your wardrobe and take care of them. People WILL notice.


I really shouldn't have to say this but make sure your shoes match your wallet match your belt... and while we're there, anything beyond a bifold wallet is too thick.


A great dealbreaker to avoid: Your whole outfit looks great until your pants come off and you're wearing shitty beat up worn out underwear underneath your clothes. Don't skimp out and get those 8 packs of cheap shit. Respect your junks. Dress them well.
 
Captain Awesome said:
For years I thought I was the only person who had figured that shit out. Arrogant, I know, but I'm really happy to see other people grasping it. Love/Hate are just two aspects of a greater whole- Passion. the opposite of Passion is Apathy.



I approve wholeheartedly of your boner for Nolan.

Pro Tips-

Everyone says nice guys finish last, but that's bullshit. Weak guys finish last. Be nice, but be strong.

Never chicken or pussy out just because something is scary. Remember, we miss 100% of the shots we don't take.

If you make substantial improvements to your life, don't expect your friends to understand.

A bad friend is poison to your spirit. Surround yourself with people who are uplifting to you.

Update your passport. You don't want to be the person who gets fucked and left home while a spontaneous trip is going down and you can't attend.

Call your cell phone company and see if there's a plan you can be on that more closely fits your usage patterns. Most people spend more than they need to for features they never, ever use.

Get a magazine subscription to a magazine that covers a topic you know absolutely nothing about. It will make you a more well-rounded person.

Bury the fucking hatchet. Life is too short to be bitter.

You can't teach another person anything, you can only help them discover the truth inside themselves.

Don't be surprised when your first love doesn't pan out. These things take practice.

If you want to know if your significant other is cheating, look for these three signs:
  • Constant flaking
  • You catch them in lies
  • You hear it from other people

If these three line up, bail.
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Make me. :)
 
Captain Awesome said:
Fashion Pro-Tips for Men:

Avoid the classic male trap of trying to get a whole new wardrobe in one outing. You'll end up with a bunch of shit you won't like down the road. Instead, learn to shop like a girl. Go shopping and try things one, but only buy one, maybe two items per pay period. That way your wardrobe is CONSTANTLY updated, and you only end up with things you really like.


When you're evaluating a new piece of clothing, don't get it because it looks cool by itself. Mentally go through your closet and see what you already own that would work with it. A pimp-ass jacket that clashes with 90% of your wardrobe is useless to you. Get items that compliment your existing wardrobe.


If you're on the fence about a particular item, ask yourself this: If it cost twenty bucks more than it currently does, would I still want it? If the answer is no, put that shit back.


Ask attractive women for recommendations for clothing stores. They know what looks good. When you get to the stores they recommend, go up to the hottest girl working there and ask her to help you put together a good looking outfit. Girls love to play dressup, they will go nuts and love you, and you'll walk out of there looking good. While we're on this topic, just take girls clothes shopping with you. They love that shit, seriously. And they'll usually steer you in the right direction (usually, use common sense for god's sake.)


At least once in your life, go get a manicure so that you'll know what your fingernails SHOULD look like. Chicks notice these things because they pay attention to THEIR nails.


Go to an upscale salon and get a male hairdresser. Women will cut your hair to make you look safe. A man will cut your hair to make you look dangerous. Also, hair gel is for douche rockets.


Have more than one scent of cologne. Variety is the spice of life. And avoid cheap shit. Go to upscale department stores and see what they recommend, then get a tester, hit your wrist with it, and see what people think of it on you.


Throw out your shitty old beat up shoes. They kill any outfit, and people DO notice. Get new shoes that match with your wardrobe and take care of them. People WILL notice.


I really shouldn't have to say this but make sure your shoes match your wallet match your belt... and while we're there, anything beyond a bifold wallet is too thick.


A great dealbreaker to avoid: Your whole outfit looks great until your pants come off and you're wearing shitty beat up worn out underwear underneath your clothes. Don't skimp out and get those 8 packs of cheap shit. Respect your junks. Dress them well.
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sounds like pro tips for the homosexual
 
If you wear your clothes until they fall apart, check to make sure you don't wear pants with a hole in the crotch with underwear with a hole in the same spot. Use a mirror to check yourself in various positions to see if you can see flesh. If your pubes are the same color as your pants, it's not that big a deal.

Take your pants off before attempting to patch holes with a stapler.
 
parrotbeak said:
If you wear your clothes until they fall apart, check to make sure you don't wear pants with a hole in the crotch with underwear with a hole in the same spot. Use a mirror to check yourself in various positions to see if you can see flesh. If your pubes are the same color as your pants, it's not that big a deal.
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This dream can be made into a reality with common aerosol hair dye.
 
Captain Awesome said:
Fashion Pro-Tips for Men:

Avoid the classic male trap of trying to get a whole new wardrobe in one outing. You'll end up with a bunch of shit you won't like down the road. Instead, learn to shop like a girl. Go shopping and try things on, but only buy one, maybe two items per pay period. That way your wardrobe is CONSTANTLY updated, and you only end up with things you really like.


When you're evaluating a new piece of clothing, don't get it because it looks cool by itself. Mentally go through your closet and see what you already own that would work with it. A pimp-ass jacket that clashes with 90% of your wardrobe is useless to you. Get items that compliment your existing wardrobe.


If you're on the fence about a particular item, ask yourself this: If it cost twenty bucks more than it currently does, would I still want it? If the answer is no, put that shit back.


Ask attractive women for recommendations for clothing stores. They know what looks good. When you get to the stores they recommend, go up to the hottest girl working there and ask her to help you put together a good looking outfit. Girls love to play dressup, they will go nuts and love you, and you'll walk out of there looking good. While we're on this topic, just take girls clothes shopping with you. They love that shit, seriously. And they'll usually steer you in the right direction (usually, use common sense for god's sake.)


At least once in your life, go get a manicure so that you'll know what your fingernails SHOULD look like. Chicks notice these things because they pay attention to THEIR nails.


Go to an upscale salon and get a male hairdresser. Women will cut your hair to make you look safe. A man will cut your hair to make you look dangerous. Also, hair gel is for douche rockets.


Have more than one scent of cologne. Variety is the spice of life. And avoid cheap shit. Go to upscale department stores and see what they recommend, then get a tester, hit your wrist with it, and see what people think of it on you.


Throw out your shitty old beat up shoes. They kill any outfit, and people DO notice. Get new shoes that match with your wardrobe and take care of them. People WILL notice.


I really shouldn't have to say this but make sure your shoes match your wallet match your belt... and while we're there, anything beyond a bifold wallet is too thick.


A great dealbreaker to avoid: Your whole outfit looks great until your pants come off and you're wearing shitty beat up worn out underwear underneath your clothes. Don't skimp out and get those 8 packs of cheap shit. Respect your junks. Dress them well.
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i buy t shirts and jeans. is this correct, y/n?
 
When going commando, make sure that everything is inside before zipping up. Visually inspect and zip slowly. Zippers can break skin.
 
Captain Awesome said:
So you're THE guy who wears a brown belt with black shoes? All this time I thought you were an urban myth!
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No I'm the guy whose belt you can't see because 95% of the time my shirt isn't tucked in. So, instead my shoes match my shirt/jacket/hat/anything else I'm wearing not my fucking wallet or belt. honestly I don't care what my wallet or belt look like.
 
reaver18 said:
No I'm the guy whose belt you can't see because 95% of the time my shirt isn't tucked in. So, instead my shoes match my shirt/jacket/hat/anything else I'm wearing not my fucking wallet or belt. honestly I don't care what my wallet or belt look like.
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I'm kind of referring to situations where you'd wear leather shoes and a leather belt, I.E. occasions when you'd be tucking your shirt in.

You can wear whatever the fuck you want with sneakers.
 
Change one of your security questions to another password that is easy to remember, otherwise someone can get access to your bank account with a 2 minute conversation or facts gleaned from Facebook without you even knowing (this is how Palin's email account was compromised).
 
Captain Awesome said:
Fashion Pro-Tips for Men:
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Even though i dress like a slob 99% of the time, i think these are actually really good tips.

I have used the hot chick method of picking out something nice. It works.

The haircuts i've gotten from men have all been good, although most times i go to a woman, just because they're the majority, and half the time the haircut sucks. (These are all $15 haircuts every 3 months.)

Yes, throw away old shoes. You bought new shoes for a reason and you won't wear your old shit again.
 
Quick tips for talking to girls you've never met before:
- When talking to someone out of the blue make sure you imply that you're not going to talk to them for more than a few seconds, either by a direct statement (I have to be at X at Y so I can't chat long but...) or body language (don't get all up in her face, turn slightly away at first as if about to leave), preferably both.

- Don't fire off consecutive questions to seek rapport (example: how are you? what do you think of this music? where are you from? what do you do for a living? what are your hobbies? etc.) Don't make her feel like she's being interviewed.

- Learn to use the power of getting answers without asking questions. For example post a thread on "pro tips for life" and you'll get answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Apply this same principle to conversation. Example: Instead of asking her if she likes something, make a statement on how you like X and why then she'll be invited to share her views. Statements and anecdotes are a natural way to get and share information.

- If she's with friends, give more attention to her less attractive friends first and try to ignore the one you want to talk to for a while. She'll be begging you for your attention when you're done.

- Don't milk a single topic till it's bone dry, change subjects as much as possible. But do it naturally.

- Girls are generally not cold hearted bitches. If she dissed you that means you did something wrong or she was testing you to see if you were one of those losers she has to brush off like 5 times a day.

- Don't be hasty to answer her questions or to do things she asks of you (like buying her a drink) make her feel like she's working for your attention not the other way around. Don't avoid answering questions but when she, for example, asks your age, tell her to guess.
 
PantherLotus said:
I swear some of you guys have a 16-year-old's view of women. Tell them to guess? Really?
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Yes, it works like a charm on women of all ages. If they don't want to guess you can tease them about it. The trick is to do it playfully. I do it all the time like when I was getting my haircut the gorgeous girl doing my hair asked my age for some reason ( I think she was surprised I already had a fulltime job or something, I look quite young for my age) then I told her to guess and she got all shy about it, this older woman getting her hair done chimed in and we had a short conversation about tells for how to guess age. We included the other woman in the conversation and had fun talking etc.

It was just a simple example and it works. I've never had it turn awkward so I don't know where you're coming from. Trust me it's a psychological thing.

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A better example:
I was in an amateur play and my character had certain catch phrases, right? After the show I'm walking around and people ask me to do my catch phrase, sure I do it. Then a cute girl ask me to do an altered obscene version. I could have just done it to please her but instead I told her I'd do it if got a big hug and a kiss on the cheek first. She's now my girlfriend. Oh yeah I also told her to guess my age at one point. :lol They always try to answer seriously.
 
Captain Awesome said:
Fashion Pro-Tips for Men:

Avoid the classic male trap of trying to get a whole new wardrobe in one outing. You'll end up with a bunch of shit you won't like down the road. Instead, learn to shop like a girl. Go shopping and try things on, but only buy one, maybe two items per pay period. That way your wardrobe is CONSTANTLY updated, and you only end up with things you really like.


When you're evaluating a new piece of clothing, don't get it because it looks cool by itself. Mentally go through your closet and see what you already own that would work with it. A pimp-ass jacket that clashes with 90% of your wardrobe is useless to you. Get items that compliment your existing wardrobe.


If you're on the fence about a particular item, ask yourself this: If it cost twenty bucks more than it currently does, would I still want it? If the answer is no, put that shit back.


Ask attractive women for recommendations for clothing stores. They know what looks good. When you get to the stores they recommend, go up to the hottest girl working there and ask her to help you put together a good looking outfit. Girls love to play dressup, they will go nuts and love you, and you'll walk out of there looking good. While we're on this topic, just take girls clothes shopping with you. They love that shit, seriously. And they'll usually steer you in the right direction (usually, use common sense for god's sake.)


At least once in your life, go get a manicure so that you'll know what your fingernails SHOULD look like. Chicks notice these things because they pay attention to THEIR nails.


Go to an upscale salon and get a male hairdresser. Women will cut your hair to make you look safe. A man will cut your hair to make you look dangerous. Also, hair gel is for douche rockets.


Have more than one scent of cologne. Variety is the spice of life. And avoid cheap shit. Go to upscale department stores and see what they recommend, then get a tester, hit your wrist with it, and see what people think of it on you.


Throw out your shitty old beat up shoes. They kill any outfit, and people DO notice. Get new shoes that match with your wardrobe and take care of them. People WILL notice.


I really shouldn't have to say this but make sure your shoes match your wallet match your belt... and while we're there, anything beyond a bifold wallet is too thick.


A great dealbreaker to avoid: Your whole outfit looks great until your pants come off and you're wearing shitty beat up worn out underwear underneath your clothes. Don't skimp out and get those 8 packs of cheap shit. Respect your junks. Dress them well.
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Awesome and bookmarked :D
 
I consider that fashion is utterly stupid and that taking care for dressing is one of the most worthless and boring activities know to man, but even I have to recognice that these advices are spot on, people with sexual insecurities be dammed.
 
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