mg357
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Dear Smith and Wesson Forum, what does it mean to live life on your own terms? sincerely and respectfully mg357 a proud member of the Smith and Wesson Forum.
what does it mean to live life on your own terms?
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It means doing whatever you want, long as it doesn't hurt others. Drink, smoke, gamble, chase women, quit your job, bungee jump, go cave diving, change your name to Rasheed Mohammed Jihadi. I left out a few alternative choices but you get the idea. Joe
mstuhr
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Money doesn't hurt
Howdy,
Yep, not having to compromise your principals. More so, not have to do what you don't want to do as what you want to do.
That's how I see it.
Money does not hurt either. They always said "Life is like a stuff sandwich,
the more bread you have the less stuff you have to eat". something like that.
Best of luck living life on your own terms.
Mike
Howdy,
Yep, not having to compromise your principals. More so, not have to do what you don't want to do as what you want to do.
That's how I see it.
Money does not hurt either. They always said "Life is like a stuff sandwich,
the more bread you have the less stuff you have to eat". something like that.
Best of luck living life on your own terms.
Mike
feralmerril
Absent Comrade
I have always lived by my own terms, and yes it has cost plenty in a lot of area`s. I wouldnt have it any other way either. That doesnt mean it`s always right either as plenty criminals have lived by their terms too, and are dead or in jail. The first question should be "Whats your terms?"
There is a few verse`s in the bible that put it like this:
Doth thou belive? The devil also belives, --------and trembels!
There is a few verse`s in the bible that put it like this:
Doth thou belive? The devil also belives, --------and trembels!
Wyatt Burp
Member
How would I know? I'm married!
Frank237
Absent Comrade
Everytime I've heard that term...it was usually uttered by a down and out LOSER trying to rationalize why he was where he was at. Usually how he'd SUNK to where he was at.
Depends WHAT your terms are? Abide by the law or simply grow your hair long? Abuse alcohol and drugs or drink responsibly? I live life pretty much by my own terms as many of us do. But my TERMS are probably far more normal than the Lebowski's out there.
Depends WHAT your terms are? Abide by the law or simply grow your hair long? Abuse alcohol and drugs or drink responsibly? I live life pretty much by my own terms as many of us do. But my TERMS are probably far more normal than the Lebowski's out there.
If I lived my life on my terms I'd have been dead by now. Turned it all over years ago.
"The truth shall make you free."
It can also make you an "enemy of the people" and lead to a short rope and a long drop if you are found to be sufficently obnoxious to the powers that be. (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Claus von Stauffenberg, et al.)
It can also make you an "enemy of the people" and lead to a short rope and a long drop if you are found to be sufficently obnoxious to the powers that be. (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Claus von Stauffenberg, et al.)
John Ross
Absent Comrade
That's a bit harsh. A more positive take would be to say the term implies figuring out what's most important to YOU and going from there, without regard to what "other people" claim they would do in your situation. My cousin (Harvard Law grad) decided after a decade of reviewing contracts that he didn't much like being a lawyer. He took his savings and bought a dry cleaning business. His relatives (other than me) were stunned. Now he spends a fraction of his time overseeing the business and does all the things he loves much more. I think his income is about the same.
Too many people let the opinions of others carry far too much weight. I'm not talking about issues of basic good behavior or obeying the law, but avoiding getting stuck in a life you can't stand.
keith44spl
Member
Well Sir,
I pretty much live on my own terms...
Yeah, pretty much.
But, that's just me talkin' here
Su Amigo,
Dave
I pretty much live on my own terms...
Yeah, pretty much.
But, that's just me talkin' here
Su Amigo,
Dave
Bullseye 2620
Member
Well Sir,
I pretty much live on my own terms...
Yeah, pretty much.
But, that's just me talkin' here
Su Amigo,
Dave
. . .and looks right fine doing it, too.
I've always thought of it as knowing what your values are and then making choices consistent with those values. Some people might make bad choices and rationalize them after the fact, but I think a lot of people here have made choices to pursue something more important than just three hots and and cot.
Bullseye
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I've always tried to live by the "Cowboys Prayer"
It seems to fit my lifestyle and personality.
http://home.bresnan.net/~buflerchip/acowboysprayer.html
I am satisfied with where I've been and what I have done. That's good enough.
It seems to fit my lifestyle and personality.
http://home.bresnan.net/~buflerchip/acowboysprayer.html
I am satisfied with where I've been and what I have done. That's good enough.
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DeathGrip
US Veteran
I like to think that I live life on my own terms.My terms are pretty simple.
1. The golden rule.
2. The ten commandments.
3. Don't mess with me or mine.(that's all I care about)
I guess my family plus time in church and private school taught me numbers one and two and life in general takes care of number three.
Great question.
1. The golden rule.
2. The ten commandments.
3. Don't mess with me or mine.(that's all I care about)
I guess my family plus time in church and private school taught me numbers one and two and life in general takes care of number three.
Great question.
Frank237
Absent Comrade
John,
Didn't mean to sound harsh...but simply telliing the truth. thirty two years as a cop....I met a lot of losers. The "Living my life on my own terms" thing was a frequent excuse.
I get what you mean regarding Your Cousin. I did the same thing...left NJ and a whacky situation...moved to Montana and enjoyed myself ...still am.
rburg
Member
I get so confused at times. I don't really know what it means...but I'm married so I won't. I do get up when I want. And when my wife's not around, I eat what I want. I pretty much buy the guns I want, and sell others as I please. I have cool knives. And I have 2 Jeeps. And firewood and a fireplace to watch. And a river to watch. Tonight I have a moon to watch, it just popped up over a neighbors house (that's a negative, since the ramshackle vacant dump is too close). The only plus is its been vacant for about 6 years now.
I've got grandkids I can see when I want. Gunshow tomorrow, nobody's complaining. Wife is off doing her own thing (probably staying at home because she's rid of me.) Son's might come to visit at the show, but if not its no big thing. Got a few bucks if I see anything I want.
Life's pretty good right now. My terms may be different than yours. You don't need to life life on my terms, only your own.
Went out to supper this evening. On the way home took Momma's mini van through the car wash after filling it up. It took forever, and it didn't bother each of us one bit.
Got a short nap this afternoon. Had 2 cats come to visit. Tom Cat took a nap with me. Felt good, he's warm. Favorite female cat comes to visit and gets petted every hour. She's soft and nice. I'm at peace.
Some things could be better. I haven't had a bacon sammich in a while. Fresh strawberries won't be around for a few months. Fresh cherries for 3 more.
I've got grandkids I can see when I want. Gunshow tomorrow, nobody's complaining. Wife is off doing her own thing (probably staying at home because she's rid of me.) Son's might come to visit at the show, but if not its no big thing. Got a few bucks if I see anything I want.
Life's pretty good right now. My terms may be different than yours. You don't need to life life on my terms, only your own.
Went out to supper this evening. On the way home took Momma's mini van through the car wash after filling it up. It took forever, and it didn't bother each of us one bit.
Got a short nap this afternoon. Had 2 cats come to visit. Tom Cat took a nap with me. Felt good, he's warm. Favorite female cat comes to visit and gets petted every hour. She's soft and nice. I'm at peace.
Some things could be better. I haven't had a bacon sammich in a while. Fresh strawberries won't be around for a few months. Fresh cherries for 3 more.
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CAJUNLAWYER
Member
I'll have to wait until my wife gets home-she will know the answer.
JcMack
Member
Every day, rain or shine. I put on my boots and leather jacket and step into my hard guy persona. I get on my bike, start her up, and pedal as fast as I can.
We have a winner! I like this response. If only everyone could be on board with this thinking...
DeathGrip
US Veteran
Thanks dmar,I usually try not to get to real but I think it's a serious question that ask for thought.
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