37 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

He is mega famous

Only to people who know who he is.

Didn't he have an ice cream place with his mate Mr Baskin?  555

6 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I agree.

Mostly crapola snake oil salesmen level fake psychologists 

Americana Repulsis.

You get your motivation mostly from how you were raised by your parents.

Yes and no

 

Positive thinking helps

Needa to be realistic

 

Lots of hype though

52 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

The irony

The washy, the dry-y, the irony... the Tony too... 

20 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

does well to inspire those who need it like salesman and those who just respond well to that stuff.

That's a type of crazy...

25 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

You get your motivation mostly from how you were raised by your parents.

And therein: parents are too busy these days [probably 2-3 generations ago already] and so kids are raised by uncaring teachers in mass environments and learning from poorly socialized peer behavior... 

The only person I hang with is myself, but I have 5 personalities.

Two are horrible, two are lovely, and the other one is a complete idiot.

However, I can see some truth in this.

You are what you eat, you are what you do, you are what you think, you are who you hang around...

Makes sense.

52 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

Truth in what you say. You can become a bit safe in life and talking to those who are getting out and doing stuff can probably inspire. I like not to try if possible. It's a bit of a life philosophy. Just let life flow. 

Tony Robbins is a bit hypey for me but probably does well to inspire those who need it like salesman and those who just respond well to that stuff.

Similar to scam tv preachers. Like "some" politicians they get rich off the poorly educated.

2 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with

I'm a loner. How does that apply to me?

18 minutes ago, sipi said:

However, I can see some truth in this.

You are what you eat, you are what you do, you are what you think, you are who you hang around...

Makes sense.

Correct

 

If you hang out with bargirls...

13 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Similar to scam tv preachers. Like "some" politicians they get rich off the poorly educated.

Not a scam. 

 

Eat well feel well

Hang out with bogans u become a bogan

Hang out with positive folks it rubs off

 

Free advice not a $5000 seminar

 

 

I only hang out with three people regularly. I'm so confused...

 

My social pals are just that. This might apply more to home country, long term friendships but here in Thailand it's just drivel.

11 minutes ago, redsongthaew said:

I'm a loner. How does that apply to me?

You must talk to somebody

Just now, BonMot said:

I only hang out with three people regularly. I'm so confused...

 

My social pals are just that. This might apply more to home country, long term friendships but here in Thailand it's just drivel.

What do those 3 do?

 

I hang out with a sharetrader and 2 drinkers

 

 

2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

What do those 3 do?

 

I hang out with a sharetrader and 2 drinkers

 

 

So, by this standard you're an alcoholic that likes to gamble.

 

What a gem.

59 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Similar to scam tv preachers. Like "some" politicians they get rich off the poorly educated.

I think there's a bit of that but I'll give an example.

Taking on something new like a business franchise or starting property purchases, with the aim of getting rich, can be hard and daunting and risky and part of our nature can say 'Better not'. Some people who want to do that need hype, need someone who can tell them that life is about taking risks and they can become rich, etc. Some crash and burn but I've know people who have seemed over the top, with maybe an inspirational message taped to the wall,  but now own 20 properties. 

I am a bit of a slow and steady type and I see what he's saying as obvious, and almost embarrassing, and not worth the huge fees. But a government worker waiting for retirement in a few years is not the target audience. 

I used to see his ads on TV late at night after going out and they are as hypey as one might expect. . There's an example on youtube where people burnt there feet at one of his seminars walking on coals. It's supposed to show mind over matter. In fact if done right there is no risk of burning your feet but they got it wrong. Though it can all seem a fraud I have a bit of sympathy for those, who if  there trying to pick themselves up from something or have dreams of success that they see as  non negotiable, might feel they benefit from a mentor like him. 

 

 

41 minutes ago, BonMot said:

So, by this standard you're an alcoholic that likes to gamble.

 

What a gem.

Trading isnt gambling

I hope not = I hate those other 4.....????????

 

Jim Rohn was a required seminar in many Foutune 500 companies back in the day (mine included)....

Without Googling I think one series was Adventures in Achievement.....

5 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

The guy who inspired Tony Robbins.

Charlatan circles.

Many are too easy.

10 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

The guy who inspired Tony Robbins.

Same Tony Robbins that lectures on relationships and interpersonal behaviors, but couldn't keep his marriage together?

19 hours ago, ezzra said:

Now that'll have to be to be one the  silliest theard i have seen for long time...

You including gammas posts in that appraisal?

never heard of any Tony Robbins or Jim Rohn .....   but I have heard of Batman and Robin  !!

What happens if you don't hang around with 5 people?  4? 3? 2?  Anyone?   Maybe occasionally do something with 1 or 2 others? 

 

I guess I can just be the average of myself.

So ... apparently my dogs have shaped my life ????

 

Explains a lot.

It would take me months to have 4 separate conversions (I talk to my wife every day) with 4 separate people that are actual conversations. By the time I accomplished this Herculean task, I would have completely forgotten about the first conversation.

 

To get anywhere near that huge number, I'd have to include conversations here (tragic? agreed!). I do chat with Sparktrader a little bit. He's a great guy. But so far, his influence on me remains elusive.

13 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

speaking of rubbing....what if i hang with bargirls and massage grannies???..

 

asking for a friend...tnx

You become a massage granny

Imaginary online folks are the best and easiest company. 

No messy clean ups involved. 

On 7/31/2022 at 12:16 PM, Sparktrader said:

U cant be serious

Try google if u dont know

I just Googled both and I have no idea how I have managed to live without them for 78 years.

 

I am sure that for the remainder of my life I won't need them either.

 

For those who are not sure, my sarcasm mode is now back on standby.

On 7/31/2022 at 12:47 PM, Golden Triangle said:

No doubt like many others I have never heard of any of these people. So your comment doesn't really hold water.

that sounds like a you problem. 

On 7/31/2022 at 12:43 PM, ezzra said:

Now that'll have to be to be one the  silliest theard i have seen for long time...

I notice that you don't start any interesting theards. at least little Sparky is having a go.