MediumPaceBowler Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 How do you measure your success here in the Realm Personally, I've lived a life that's full. I've not been everywhere in Thailand, but I've endeavoured as much as possible to travel each and every highway. I've done many different things. I've worked for farang companies and I've worked for Thai companies. But I think more than anything else, I've always tried to do things my way. Inevitably I have regrets. I think we all do. That said, my regrets are too few to mention. Let me ask all of you a simple question ------------ What is an expat man here in Thailand? What has he got? If not himself, then surely he has naught. I think the important thing is that a farang businessman should say what he truly feels and NOT utter the words of one who kneels. Ultimately, I have always done things my way. How about you? POSTING GUIDELINES: Expats only. No trolls. No Stalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Since when do you make up the posting guidelines ?...and its nought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_another_guy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Ha I think you got some words wrong....Now I'll have to go dig out the ol' blue eyes CD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumPaceBowler Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Since when do you make up the posting guidelines ?...and its nought Copy and paste job. It came up as "naught". And "its" is "it's". Never a good idea to be too smug. Edited April 23, 2012 by MediumPaceBowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumPaceBowler Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 I think you got some words wrong Artistic license! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Since when do you make up the posting guidelines ?...and its nought Copy and paste job. It came up as "naught". And "its" is "it's". Never a good idea to be too smug. Naught taken out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 So spelling lesson over, what do you want to hear ? Are you gauging success purely on financial terms or does it include simple life improvements ? Oh, do you hand out suspensions for violations of posting guidelines ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Runs and wickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wana Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 how do u quantify success in thailand ? drinking a lot of beers ? having a lot of sex ? making a lot of money ? buying a lot of property ? owning the cars or motorcycles you always wanted ? having a family ? marrying a woman half your age ? learning to play pool as good as the best bargirls ? staying healthy and fit ? we need more specifics before we can define success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumPaceBowler Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Are you gauging success purely on financial terms or does it include simple life improvements ? Oh, do you hand out suspensions for violations of posting guidelines ? I've learned over the years to avoid like the plague sick weirdos who stalk and/or ingratiate. But hey -- you sound cool. Just post your stuff, and don't take things too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post manarak Posted April 23, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Success is when you can do what makes you happy, so the measure is happiness, I guess. And this was my 2000th post. Edited April 23, 2012 by manarak 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 What is an expat man here in Thailand? Often incompetent and frequently a crook. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I scrounge by on an English teacher salary trolling Thai-visa for fun does that count ? Oh that was you. Your other topic along the same lines as this one was quickly moved to the pub because you were trolling. This effort is a bit better at hiding its intentions. So your improving your skills.. well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinclapham Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 "What is an expat man here in Thailand? What has he got?" I would have though an ex pat anywhere in the world is the same as an expat in Thailand. As per Wiki " An expatriate (in abbreviated form, expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing." .. so it cant be just pertinent to Thailand surely? What do you mean "what has he got"? material possessions ? can you clarify please! No trolls ! Who better than your goodself to advise on the definition of trolling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendix Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Another great thread MPB. You're doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meom Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 To be an expat in Thailand you need big shoulders to carry that giant chip they all seem to walk around with. The world is full of expats so who cares really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 To be an expat in Thailand you need big shoulders to carry that giant chip they all seem to walk around with. The world is full of expats so who cares really. Now you know why i workout so hard.. to acquire those big shoulders for the giant chip. You found my secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladiator Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Success is when you can do what makes you happy, so the measure is happiness, I guess. And this was my 2000th post. Just perhaps 'Sucess is getting what you want.... Happiness is liking it' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Success = happiness for me. As long as I ain't hurting anyone, and I'm happy, then I think I'm successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Money. Money doesn't buy happiness. Money is happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean999 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aht9hcDFyVw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Money. Money doesn't buy happiness. Money is happiness. Money isn't everything! But you generally need it to buy the things its not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean999 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 how do u quantify success in thailand ? drinking a lot of beers ? having a lot of sex ? making a lot of money ? buying a lot of property ? owning the cars or motorcycles you always wanted ? having a family ? marrying a woman half your age ? learning to play pool as good as the best bargirls ? staying healthy and fit ? we need more specifics before we can define success I can beat bar girls at pool. Well untill we start playing for money. OOOOhh wait a minute...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 How do I measure my success? In 17 years only shitting my pants once for want of a toilet after some dodgy grub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nietzche Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 To be an expat in Thailand you need big shoulders to carry that giant chip they all seem to walk around with. The world is full of expats so who cares really. Now you know why i workout so hard.. to acquire those big shoulders for the giant chip. You found my secret But what came first? The chip, or the giant shoulders? Or did I just blow you're mind........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 To be an expat in Thailand you need big shoulders to carry that giant chip they all seem to walk around with. The world is full of expats so who cares really. Now you know why i workout so hard.. to acquire those big shoulders for the giant chip. You found my secret But what came first? The chip, or the giant shoulders? Or did I just blow you're mind........... Yes you just blown my mind, the more i think about it the more confused i get. I have to be careful or ill turn green and start smashing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 How do I measure success? Well when I try for something and it works out I call that success. Is this a trick question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastitche Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Since when do you make up the posting guidelines ?...and its nought No it isn't necessarily - I almost said no it's not but that would have confused things even more. Naught and nought both mean the same thing ie nothing but nought is usually used for zero..... I think that's right, maybe....or maybe NOT Edited April 24, 2012 by pastitche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumPaceBowler Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aht9hcDFyVw That video seems dubbed. Is it real? I think not. It's lackluster (American spelling). My DVD shows him in Japan (Kyoto) when he was much older. It's much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumPaceBowler Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Since when do you make up the posting guidelines ?...and its nought No it isn't necessarily - I almost said no it's not but that would have confused things even more. Naught and nought both mean the same thing ie nothing but nought is usually used for zero..... I think that's right, maybe....or maybe NOT The lyrics were taken from a song sheet. Google it ("my way") and you may find the sheet I referenced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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