So, I took a quick look at the forecast, and it looks like we won't be dealing with any rain tomorrow afternoon. We might even catch a little sunshine! It should stay pretty mild, maybe somewhere between 60 and 68 degrees.
As for snacks, I was thinking we could just grab some cookies to munch on while we hang out.
The benches with the tables should be right over in Times Square, just across from Central Park.
Hey, you mentioned you want to head out every single weekend.
I know plenty of people who rarely step foot outside on the weekends—mostly because I’m one of them myself.
Back in high school, that whole scene used to really pull at me, especially during those long summer breaks.
But eventually, I realized there was just no point in stressing over it.
Even the media loves to hype up Saturday nights like they're some massive, life-changing event.
Ever since I reached that realization, I haven't felt any need to be jealous of the people who are constantly out on the town.
Staying focused on my own path and spending time here on the forum has actually been a huge help.
By swapping ideas with others, I feel like I'm making steady progress within myself.
Honestly, how much beer did Steve drink? Or how much did Blaise mess up with his girlfriend? Why should I care what Joe earns working in Austria, or what Peter Del is up to in Zurich?
As for education... well, even with a degree, finding a decent job around here can be a real struggle, so you know how it goes.
The less we obsess over the people we know personally, the better chance we have of grasping the things that actually matter.
You can't turn back the clock, but you can certainly look back at the good times and try to recreate them under different circumstances, maybe even bring some of those old ideas to life.
I guess I just kept running into those kinds of entrepreneurs too often. I really hope there are some out there who aren't so full of themselves, but based on my own experience—and honestly, all the stories I've heard—that seems to be a tiny minority.
It’s not "rare"—you just usually need more connections.
Would you really blow through thousands of dollars every single day just because some cousin's kid works for you? Or would you just kick him to the curb and hire someone who actually brings money to the table?
Unless we're talking about a government agency, obviously. Out there, nobody actually cares what you know.
I’m not buying your story for a second.
I mean, I've talked to about thirty different people about this exact stuff, and they all say the same thing.
Ethan Mendoza4 said:It’s not all about who you know. Sure, you might land some dead-end desk job through a connection. But when it comes to a role where you actually have to produce results, an entrepreneur is gonna hire someone who brings in profit—not just some cousin's kid.
Ethan Mendoza4 said:It sounds like those CEOs and big shots are really getting under your skin—you see them as the definition of hypocritical politeness.
Then you wonder why hard work alone doesn't get you into those seats.
If you could actually reach that level just through grit and grind, why would they all need to put on such a phony act?
And why is it that the ones who can't play the hypocrisy game usually end up working *for* them?
With these types of entrepreneurs and execs, that fake kindness is just one symptom of the personality they had to build just to survive long enough to get the job.
I’m not saying everyone is like that, but when it comes to a certain percentage? Yeah, you're spot on.
Because of people like this, so many talented folks don't even get a shot at an interview, let alone a trial run.
Unfortunately, that's just how things play out in the American business world, though it really shouldn't be this way.
We live in a country facing some pretty deep systemic issues, and changing that isn't going to happen overnight.
The habits of these people—only looking out for their own family and blocking everyone else from getting a fair shake—are honestly pathetic.
bluewolf23 said:Honestly, I couldn't care less about the waiter I'm going to interact with for sixty seconds—that’s just part of the service. What actually gets under my skin are the people I actually know, who act like that way incessantly.
Plus, they always seem so shocked when nobody responds to them.
Ethan Mendoza4 said:Honestly, I've lost the plot here.
The OP used this super vague term "excessive politeness," and now everyone's just interpreting it however they want—we're totally talking past each other even if we actually agree on the core idea.
But hey, aren't we still sticking to the topic? I don't see the issue here.
lonetiger98 said:Maybe you just fall into that group that loves being fed sweet, little lies.🤷 There are plenty of people like that.
Look, someone who's actually satisfied with themselves doesn't feel the need to suck up to everyone else—so they aren't out there kissing everyone's ass.
bluewolf23 said:I honestly think you’ve completely missed the mark here. Being polite has absolutely nothing to do with it. Look—I have plenty of self-control, I’m not an angry person, and I’m perfectly satisfied with my life... yet, somehow, I still don't feel the need to be "nice" to everyone I meet. This excessive, sugary-sweet politeness? It’s nothing more than blatant posturing, being a total suck-up, and pure brown-nosing. 🙄
And man, it used to drive me absolutely crazy—though I’m a bit more chill about it now that I’ve grown up—whenever I saw people acting out those cheesy tropes you see in American TV shows.
bluewolf23 said:Honestly, there’s nothing more grating than those people who are perpetually, nauseatingly polite—you know the type? The ones who smile incessantly and tell you exactly what you want to hear just to keep things "pleasant." It’s absolutely revolting. I much prefer the blunt types—the ones who aren't particularly polite to just anyone, but are fiercely loyal and kind to the small circle of people they actually care about, even if they come off as a bit rude to everyone else in the process.
If I’m being completely honest, I think those overly sweet individuals are actually the worst kind of people; they’re never truly themselves because they’re always hiding something behind that manufactured persona. 🤷
I am totally on board with this.
I'd say there's a huge group of high-ranking executives out there who are better actors than most of the stars in Hollywood.
Honestly, I think people have moved too fast and forgotten some pretty basic things that actually make life easier for everyone.
It really bugs me when someone shows up to work with a fever hitting almost 100 degrees just because they’re terrified of taking a sick day.
When that becomes a habit? That’s way worse than someone just calling in fake to get a day off.
If you’re making a conscious choice to show up to the office, volunteer work, or even class while running a fever, aren't you just putting everyone else at risk?
Well, I guess you could look at it that way. Age isn't really the point, right? It’s all about having that genuine desire to hang out and connect with people.