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Most people i know do not have IP's, and the couple that do are older and have much less. I can't talk about IP's to any of them, as after about 5 seconds their eye's will glaze over, or i just get thier theories which are not negotiable. I feel like jumping up & down and bragging about what i've got sometimes, i really feel like a tall poppy around them, but i don't talk about it irl unless directly asked by people, cos i don't want to show off.
Reading about the success stories here however, brings me down to earth, it makes me realise that i could be doing much better. It's very inspirational, and a real kick up the bum.
So don't stop talking about your achievements guys, it's really good to have people to look up to & learn from. Congratulations on your achievements, and thanks for sharing
Especially when you can sense their general undertone and why their asking, usually it's not out of genuine interest.
Well done, not sure if I have as much self-discipline! Perhaps you could refer them to places where they can get a computer for free/very low cost; eg in Melbourne, Computerbank will sell him a computer from $15. [Australia-wide list here.]His response was, with a snort; "Turn it up...how can I afford a computer - I'm just a pensioner".
Well done, not sure if I have as much self-discipline! Perhaps you could refer them to places where they can get a computer for free/very low cost; eg in Melbourne, Computerbank will sell him a computer from $15. [Australia-wide list here.]
How much does a round of golf and club membership cost?
It's so nice to know that part of the tall poppy thing is that there are people around who would just love us to trip up and fall on our faces - even some here on somersoft (and I don't mean the trolls).
But we can only fall back to where we started and that's where the nay sayers or anti poppies are right now.....so what is the risk really? The greatest risk is doing nothing cause that sure won't being about success of any description.
Yeah, I know... that's the thing! So many people use "can't afford it" as an excuse, because they think that's more socially acceptable than "I'm not interested in change". When people do that, I like to show them they can afford it, and thus get them to confront the real obstacle. If you want to be a Luddite, fair enough, but have the courage to own it, I reckon.Even if the computers were free, most of that ilk just don't wanna know; they have closed down their life and mind unfortunately.
So true! I mainly replied to take the opportunity to say g'day - haven't seen you on the forum for a while, Harris. (But maybe I'm just reading different threads?) In any case, good to see you!The truly successful mind tend to stay optimistic even in the worst of times and keeps finding reasons to think positive, rather than to blame others or talk others down.
So true! I mainly replied to take the opportunity to say g'day - haven't seen you on the forum for a while, Harris. (But maybe I'm just reading different threads?) In any case, good to see you!
Thanks for that Tracy; I'll let him know. Then he'll just have to cover his internet connection.
Even if the computers were free, most of that ilk just don't wanna know; they have closed down their life and mind unfortunately.
The greenfees are $40 weekdays, $50 weekends for 18 holes. 9 holes is $25 and $30.
Full membership is about $1600 per year I think.
That's the spirit! Welcome back, Harris.Me thinks life is far too bloody short to play it safe all the time so back in the fast lane to get my usual thrills !
I thought the same thing! Perhaps Dale Carnegie reads Somersoft!michaelparis, is that tip from Dale Carnegie's book How to Win Friends and Influence People? I bought a copy of it today and have had a quick flick and saw a similar tip.
When I have a conversation with someone I don't know very well, or I know is not a property investor I tend to talk about what their interests are eg travel. I think if you make the other person feel good about something they are interested in and their achievements first, they might be more receptive to listening about your investing and might want to learn more.
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michaelparis, is that tip from Dale Carnegie's book How to Win Friends and Influence People? I bought a copy of it today and have had a quick flick and saw a similar tip.
There is simply no excuse to not have access to the internet or a computer these days.
You obviously don't associate with pensioners on a painfully regular, daily basis as I do.
Gee it's fun.
LOL, no I don't. There are always plenty of pensioners on the computers at my library though, and even my 80 year old dad has a computer and internet. I guess some people get so set in their ways they never change or try new things.