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Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Krismas(m): 10:37am On Dec 02, 2024
HellVictorinho9:
Karma is useless,life is baseless and death is pointless.
cool Reading thru many responses on this thread, reveals to me the obvious reasons why the reptilians invest in so much false education and manipulation. Many are still yet to understand what this earth is all about.
Perhaps Karma is useless. Its the greatest law running the earth nevertheless.
Maybe death is pointless. thats part of the delusion actually.
U see Life, is a different kettle of fish. It cannot be baseless.
What if i told u, your real age, is not less than two billion?
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by squash47(m): 11:14am On Dec 02, 2024
Maj196:
You're a BIG fool... My mum is a special woman to me anytime...
So what do you want me to do about that ?
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by HellVictorinho9: 11:28am On Dec 02, 2024
Krismas:
cool Reading thru many responses on this thread, reveals to me the obvious reasons why the reptilians invest in so much false education and manipulation. Many are still yet to understand what this earth is all about.
Perhaps Karma is useless. Its the greatest law running the earth nevertheless.
Maybe death is pointless. thats part of the delusion actually.
U see Life, is a different kettle of fish. It cannot be baseless.
What if i told u, your real age, is not less than two billion?
State ur identity in english


Ur response is boring to me
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Krismas(m): 11:42am On Dec 02, 2024
HellVictorinho9:
State ur identity in english


Ur response is boring to me
shocked I don't care
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by condralbedez: 12:05pm On Dec 02, 2024
SaLongs1:
grin Are you speaking from experience?
I got those orientation from my grandparents, that's way back, before i started dey mekwe grin grin grin grin
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Epiphany7: 12:55pm On Dec 02, 2024
dumahi:
No one is perfect. Not me. Not you. Not anyone. So, let's accept one another. Tolerate one another. Build up one another in love.
Na this code go kpai you....
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by HellVictorinho9: 12:59pm On Dec 02, 2024
Krismas:
shocked I don't care
na me kan care abi?

care finish u dia angry
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by professore(m): 1:16pm On Dec 02, 2024
Krismas:
cool
What if i told u, your real age, is not less than two billion?
How?
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by wiseoneking: 2:51pm On Dec 02, 2024
ChangedMan1999:
Women aren't angels
Because men are
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Abel1987: 3:46pm On Dec 02, 2024
Am Afraid of my best friend,even you reading.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Dahmayor(m): 4:26pm On Dec 02, 2024
In whatever I do in life ,I seek out for happiness!! learnt happiness is a choice.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Aduke96: 5:02pm On Dec 02, 2024
1.Sugar and salt look alike,but never taste the same.
2.A toxic relationship is very hard to quit but not impossible.
3. Create healthy boundaries when necessary without feeling guilty.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by seanwilliam(m):
Good luck
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by DarkJeddi(m): 5:26pm On Dec 02, 2024
tete7000:
It depends on your definition of doing good. What you consider as doing good might not be what I consider as doing good. It has never occurred to you that those who know their God don't measure success with the same parameters you chose to measure yours? It is part of the wisdom you lack, ability to know that your measure of success doesn't necessarily conform with mine.
Are you more kind,humane , understanding and humble because you believe in a god?

If you can't point out the advantages that being a believer confers to you as a human being ,vis a viz the Unbelievers..

Ogbeni you are just rambling..
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by DarkJeddi(m): 5:28pm On Dec 02, 2024
HellVictorinho9:
Can u help me with 3k pls undecided
Go ask your Daddy GO..

Those Tithes you pay mustn't be in vain..
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by HellVictorinho9: 5:41pm On Dec 02, 2024
DarkJeddi:
Go ask your Daddy GO..

Those Tithes you pay mustn't be in vain..
Lol

Av been an atheist too


Another reason why am hell

U think sumone datz been religious ALL HIS LIFE


would name himself hell

buh

asides that

am deeply a ghetto born street raised dude , doesnt mean i shud not seek help where i can,

but if u despise me, ar go bone you,
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by tete7000(m): 6:08pm On Dec 02, 2024
DarkJeddi:
Are you more kind,humane , understanding and humble because you believe in a god?

If you can't point out the advantages that being a believer confers to you as a human being ,vis a viz the Unbelievers..

Ogbeni you are just rambling..
You delve into things beyond your understanding. It will be insane to continue arguing with you.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by DarkJeddi(m): 6:14pm On Dec 02, 2024
tete7000:
You delve into things beyond your understanding. It will be insane to continue arguing with you.
Lol..

Why am I not surprised?

This is what religion does to the gullible sheep..

Run away..😂
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by emmaodet: 8:33pm On Dec 02, 2024
musicwriter:
I was 29 years old when our mother left. And ever since I became the breadwinner of the house.

But I had a choice to just carry on my own life, instead I sacrificed my own aspirations for them to make sure they go to school, feed, etc. Example; I wanted to take up a part time in UNILAG then, but couldn't just do that anymore.

I never knew what was called a girl friend as I actually lived like a parent already. I could have got married at that point but I didn't. I remember the same friend asking me to get married then but I didn't. He once told me that "if you could take care of these people, then you can as well get married now." But their upbringing was more important to me.

Long story short, when things went sour for me, those that are male vow that I've never helped them in my life. And they're living on their own now. Those that are female got married within a couple of years. So, at the end I realized they could as well survived without me.

Now, I have no serious interest in getting married cause I feel I'll be taking up a responsibility that I already passed many years ago.

Finally, it's not as if I regret it but the attitude of some of them today makes me seriously consider whether that was the right thing to do on my part
You know, your story touched me. Reason why am a bit cold nowadays.
They say I am very selfish now and self centered and Yes, I am and boldly proud of it.
I have come to realize that people are users. If you allow them, they will use you, use you and use you until you are left with chaffs and then they will dispose you.
Family oo, friends oo, pastors ooo.. all of them and at the end of the day, do you know what they will say? The same old statement - what have you done for us?
Have heard this many times from my Dad, Mum, girlfriend, brothers etc and now I am more focused on my life.
I roofed my parent building for them to relocate from face you and slap you rent apartment to their own house, bougth them Nissan Pathfinder, did many things, contributed in sending my immediate brother to UAE on work visa and many more and what did I get? What have you done.
I am patiently waiting for my dad to alter that statement again and he will be surprised how am going to explode at him.
You are a pensioner earning 50k in today's Nigeria and am giving you 100k extra per month aside pumping machine is bad, generator is bad etc that I do fix yet this year alone, he has altered that statement like 3 times saying people always think am the one feeding him - is it your salary feeding you?
I don't know why people are so ungrateful by default.
Have heard my uncle's alter that statement to my mum after all she did to bring them from village to city and have heard that statement said to me too.
It is a crazy world
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Acidosis(m): 8:39pm On Dec 02, 2024
See how everyone learned different things? Yeah, life has no manual. You will learn your lessons, make your own "mistakes," get your outcomes, etc. Many things are avoidable, more are unavoidable, no matter how hard you try.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by iamonpointa: 8:55pm On Dec 02, 2024
musicwriter:
I was 29 years old when our mother left. And ever since I became the breadwinner of the house.

But I had a choice to just carry on my own life, instead I sacrificed my own aspirations for them to make sure they go to school, feed, etc. Example; I wanted to take up a part time in UNILAG then, but couldn't just do that anymore.

I never knew what was called a girl friend as I actually lived like a parent already. I could have got married at that point but I didn't. I remember the same friend asking me to get married then but I didn't. He once told me that "if you could take care of these people, then you can as well get married now." But their upbringing was more important to me.

Long story short, when things went sour for me, those that are male vow that I've never helped them in my life. And they're living on their own now. Those that are female got married within a couple of years. So, at the end I realized they could as well survived without me.

Now, I have no serious interest in getting married cause I feel I'll be taking up a responsibility that I already passed many years ago.

Finally, it's not as if I regret it but the attitude of some of them today makes me seriously consider whether that was the right thing to do on my part
I'm on this table and I'm still 29. I've been making good money for over 5 years now.
I've never had a girlfriend and it never bothered me until recently.
I'm doing very well but I've been, and I'm still, looking for more money. I don't even spend upto 30% of my income, though about half of that, or less, is what I actually spend on myself.

I feel lost and lonely cos I also don't keep friends
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by musicwriter(m): 9:26pm On Dec 02, 2024
emmaodet:
You know, your story touched me. Reason why am a bit cold nowadays.
They say I am very selfish now and self centered and Yes, I am and boldly proud of it.
I have come to realize that people are users. If you allow them, they will use you, use you and use you until you are left with chaffs and then they will dispose you.
Family oo, friends oo, pastors ooo.. all of them and at the end of the day, do you know what they will say? The same old statement - what have you done for us?
Have heard this many times from my Dad, Mum, girlfriend, brothers etc and now I am more focused on my life.
I roofed my parent building for them to relocate from face you and slap you rent apartment to their own house, bougth them Nissan Pathfinder, did many things, contributed in sending my immediate brother to UAE on work visa and many more and what did I get? What have you done.
I am patiently waiting for my dad to alter that statement again and he will be surprised how am going to explode at him.
You are a pensioner earning 50k in today's Nigeria and am giving you 100k extra per month aside pumping machine is bad, generator is bad etc that I do fix yet this year alone, he has altered that statement like 3 times saying people always think am the one feeding him - is it your salary feeding you?
I don't know why people are so ungrateful by default.
Have heard my uncle's alter that statement to my mum after all she did to bring them from village to city and have heard that statement said to me too.
It is a crazy world
There you are!

It's about entitlement, they feel that your money is also theirs. And I have no problem with that as an African but someone you helped should at least admit it.

One of my bother I sent him to APTEC computer school to study computing, I paid N2 million cash, plus other sundry expenses like books, laptops, etc. The other I gave him money many many many times. I can't even count how many times I gave him money to put into the business he was already doing (I am quite sure he received more than N7 million) not including renting a house for him.

Remember all this time, both were living with me and didn't buy food, pay house rent, not even buy soap or toothpaste to brush their teeth. I provided everything. But when things went sour for me, he asked me in my presence: is there anybody you helped? I felt like crying when he said that
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by musicwriter(m): 9:33pm On Dec 02, 2024
iamonpointa:
I'm on this table and I'm still 29. I've been making good money for over 5 years now.
I've never had a girlfriend and it never bothered me until recently.
I'm doing very well but I've been, and I'm still, looking for more money. I don't even spend upto 30% of my income, though about half of that, or less, is what I actually spend on myself.

I feel lost and lonely cos I also don't keep friends
Maybe you should get married. You can also enroll in online schools. I have studied in US online schools, though I wasn't doing it to get a degree. But if you need a degree you can get it too or just enroll to open university of Nigeria
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by iamonpointa: 10:55pm On Dec 02, 2024
musicwriter:
Maybe you should get married. You can also enroll in online schools. I have studied in US online schools, though I wasn't doing it to get a degree. But if you need a degree you can get it too or just enroll to open university of Nigeria
What did you study, sir?

I don't have a degree as I never went to the university.
I've thought about enrolling in an online course, but I don't even know where to start or which course to study.
I wouldn't say that I care much for a degree, just the knowledge would be enough for me.

But I can't really pinpoint anything that I'm passionate about.

I'm into mini-importation business. Things aren't as good as they used to be, due to the economy but I'm doing alright.

Even when things were going really well (financially), I've always felt like I'm meant for more in life, even though I don't know which step to take.

All I can think of is how to make more money. Even when I know that it wouldn't make me feel fulfilled as a person.
My biggest fear is being broke as I don't really have anyone to turn to for financial assistance.

One thing I can say that I'd like to improve is my diction and communication skills.
Sometimes, I refrain from giving opinions because I couldn't articulate them or wouldn't come out the way I'd like.

What advice would you have for me?

Thanks for your time. God bless you.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by musicwriter(m): 11:48pm On Dec 02, 2024
iamonpointa:
What did you study, sir?

I don't have a degree as I never went to the university.
I've thought about enrolling in an online course, but I don't even know where to start or which course to study.
I wouldn't say that I care much for a degree, just the knowledge would be enough for me.

But I can't really pinpoint anything that I'm passionate about.

I'm into mini-importation business. Things aren't as good as they used to be, due to the economy but I'm doing alright.

Even when things were going really well (financially), I've always felt like I'm meant for more in life, even though I don't know which step to take.

All I can think of is how to make more money. Even when I know that it wouldn't make me feel fulfilled as a person.
My biggest fear is being broke as I don't really have anyone to turn to for financial assistance.

One thing I can say that I'd like to improve is my diction and communication skills.
Sometimes, I refrain from giving opinions because I couldn't articulate them or wouldn't come out the way I'd like.

What advice would you have for me?

Thanks for your time. God bless you.
From what you've written, I don't think you need more than just read. Just develop a reading culture. I read a lot, in fact, that's the reason I enrolled for the school, so don't do it just because I did. What do I mean to say? I have a history of doing that. On top of that, we have been trained to believe that once you speak English well, you're educated, so I don't think those who've passed through university are better than you or myself.

But if you insist, just go on Google and search "US schools that offer free online courses" or maybe "US universities that offer free online courses".

It's you that want to study, so register for whatever course you're interested in. You can register for business administration or something along that line. The only difference between you and those who pay for it would be that they'll get the knowledge plus a degree at the end, while you'll get the knowledge. There are many other independent sites that offer that, such as Udemy, Cousera, open learning, Audacity, etc

I have no interest in becoming rich, it's really a waste of time and energy at the final analysis. All I want is be comfortable. The only reason I worked so hard was because of my junior ones. But forget about this last paragraph
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by iamonpointa: 1:17am On Dec 03, 2024
musicwriter:
From what you've written, I don't think you need more than just read. Just develop a reading culture. I read a lot, in fact, that's the reason I enrolled for the school, so don't do it just because I did. What do I mean to say? I have a history of doing that. On top of that, we have been trained to believe that once you speak English well, you're educated, so I don't think those who've passed through university are better than you or myself.

But if you insist, just go on Google and search "US schools that offer free online courses" or maybe "US universities that offer free online courses".

It's you that want to study, so register for whatever course you're interested in. You can register for business administration or something along that line. The only difference between you and those who pay for it would be that they'll get the knowledge plus a degree at the end, while you'll get the knowledge. There are many other independent sites that offer that, such as Udemy, Cousera, open learning, Audacity, etc

I have no interest in becoming rich, it's really a waste of time and energy in the final analysis. All I want is to be comfortable. The only reason I worked so hard was because of my junior ones. But forget about this last paragraph
Thank you so much, sir.

I've started reading every day since earlier this year. It's as if my intelligence has doubled since then. It got me wondering why I hadn't started much sooner.
Whenever I go out, I buy books that I might be interested in, so I don't run out of books to read.

I write too, every day. Mostly about things inspired by what I've read.

I'll look into the online courses and see how it goes.


What I've come to realize is that I personally don't want a lot, in terms of material things in life, as long as I'm comfortable. I only want to be rich mainly because of other people in the society and family members - both the one I'm from and the one I might create. Though, I've learned to put myself first.


Again, thank you very much for your time, sir.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Shegzdave: 2:27am On Dec 03, 2024
KAM3KAZI:
I'm not old or anything but these are some things I've learned recently.

1. You don't earn just from learning something as the old saying goes(first you learn then you earn), instead you earn from mastering what you've learned and being a force in that area.

2. Social media is designed to rob you of your focus and attention, and will make you useless if you let it. On the flip side, if you utilize it well it can change your life.

3. Don't compete with other people or businesses in your line of work, instead find ways to dominate them. There's always something you can do better than them, use that to your advantage.

4. Most celebrities that people love and cherish don't actually care about their fans, they just see them as clients and customers that they have to keep interested in them and would do anything and everything to stay relevant, including stepping on their fans.
Most if not all companies and corporations do this too, it's all about the money

5. Only one thing is guaranteed in life, and that is death
And TAXES wink
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Shegzdave: 2:36am On Dec 03, 2024
emmaodet:
You know, your story touched me. Reason why am a bit cold nowadays.
They say I am very selfish now and self centered and Yes, I am and boldly proud of it.
I have come to realize that people are users. If you allow them, they will use you, use you and use you until you are left with chaffs and then they will dispose you.
Family oo, friends oo, pastors ooo.. all of them and at the end of the day, do you know what they will say? The same old statement - what have you done for us?
Have heard this many times from my Dad, Mum, girlfriend, brothers etc and now I am more focused on my life.
I roofed my parent building for them to relocate from face you and slap you rent apartment to their own house, bougth them Nissan Pathfinder, did many things, contributed in sending my immediate brother to UAE on work visa and many more and what did I get? What have you done.
I am patiently waiting for my dad to alter that statement again and he will be surprised how am going to explode at him.
You are a pensioner earning 50k in today's Nigeria and am giving you 100k extra per month aside pumping machine is bad, generator is bad etc that I do fix yet this year alone, he has altered that statement like 3 times saying people always think am the one feeding him - is it your salary feeding you?
I don't know why people are so ungrateful by default.
Have heard my uncle's alter that statement to my mum after all she did to bring them from village to city and have heard that statement said to me too.
It is a crazy world
It’s a cold world out there bro
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Shegzdave: 2:38am On Dec 03, 2024
Acidosis:
See how everyone learned different things? Yeah, life has no manual. You will learn your lessons, make your own "mistakes," get your outcomes, etc. Many things are avoidable, more are unavoidable, no matter how hard you try.
This is exactly what I’ve learnt in Life; there is no manual in life and that’s why I always say to take the day as it come and to do My best
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Tallesty1(m): 7:37am On Dec 03, 2024
emmaodet:
You know, your story touched me. Reason why am a bit cold nowadays.
They say I am very selfish now and self centered and Yes, I am and boldly proud of it.
I have come to realize that people are users. If you allow them, they will use you, use you and use you until you are left with chaffs and then they will dispose you.
Family oo, friends oo, pastors ooo.. all of them and at the end of the day, do you know what they will say? The same old statement - what have you done for us?
Have heard this many times from my Dad, Mum, girlfriend, brothers etc and now I am more focused on my life.
I roofed my parent building for them to relocate from face you and slap you rent apartment to their own house, bougth them Nissan Pathfinder, did many things, contributed in sending my immediate brother to UAE on work visa and many more and what did I get? What have you done.
I am patiently waiting for my dad to alter that statement again and he will be surprised how am going to explode at him.
You are a pensioner earning 50k in today's Nigeria and am giving you 100k extra per month aside pumping machine is bad, generator is bad etc that I do fix yet this year alone, he has altered that statement like 3 times saying people always think am the one feeding him - is it your salary feeding you?
I don't know why people are so ungrateful by default.
Have heard my uncle's alter that statement to my mum after all she did to bring them from village to city and have heard that statement said to me too.
It is a crazy world
Every cold hearted person you know or meet likely loved too deeply, cared too much or trusted too much.
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by hayato(m): 12:10pm On Dec 03, 2024
Here's mine
1)heaven help those who help Dem selves
2)do your best and leave the rest
3)hustle hard and pray harder because this life is dangerous
4)never sleep with another man's wife no matter how you are tempted to do so
Re: 3 Things I Learned Late In Life by Karlifate: 7:44pm On Dec 03, 2024
MrPresidon:
It is better to look simple like you ain't worth sh*t, whereas you worth millions, than to look like you worth millions yet shishi you no get grin

Also, it is useless to own multiple luxury cars at once. Just use one car and change it every year.
💯
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