The Forced March

[Interceptor]

Part of being a Man is knowing that you're going to make mistakes.
Part fo life is that you will experience many things. Many time , you're not actually ready for.

You go in blind, only trusting yourself and your guidance...
knowing...that you may not get the result you've really wanted.

You move through life realizing that many people will not support you or your mission in life.
But sometimes...

we have to go through that.
We come out better men for it.

 

[Connect4]

Part of being a Man is knowing that you're going to make mistakes.
Part of life is that you will experience many things. Many times, you're not actually ready for.

I can really appreciate this quote, because I used to beat myself up for making mistakes. I used look at myself in such a harsh light. And you know what.. life is an experience, you do your best to prepare, you take the rest as it goes...

You go in blind, only trusting yourself and your guidance...
knowing...that you may not get the result you've really wanted.

You move through life realizing that many people will not support you or your mission in life.
But sometimes...

we have to go through that.
We come out better men for it.

When you trust yourself for your own guidance, and succeed, it builds self-confidence.

I've made the mistake of TRUSTING others advice with building my self-confidence, what a MISTAKE. I was confused with taking the advice of others as a way of boosting my self-confidence.
If I took their advice, and got a positive response, I thought to myself, "Great I made the right decision." And if I got a negative response, I thought "Hey THEY made a mistake, not me." I thought it was win-win. But in the end I lost. I NEVER took any Responsibility.


The more you trust YOURSELF in making decisions and take responsibility, the stronger you're going to get. If you make a mistake, take it to heart as a lessoned learned, and keep moving forward to SUCCEED.


I think the reason most guys out there who aren't confident is because they they didn't know how to deal with MISTAKES when "trusting oneself." They didn't understand, at the time, that with SUCCESS comes MISTAKES. With one comes the other.


I know this isn't ground breaking stuff... but hopefully this will help refresh your understanding.

 

[drtk]

I can really appreciate this quote, because I used to beat myself up for making mistakes. I used look at myself in such a harsh light. And you know what.. life is an experience, you do your best to prepare, you take the rest as it goes...



When you trust yourself for your own guidance, and succeed, it builds self-confidence.

I've made the mistake of TRUSTING others advice with building my self-confidence, what a MISTAKE. I was confused with taking the advice of others as a way of boosting my self-confidence.
If I took their advice, and got a positive response, I thought to myself, "Great I made the right decision." And if I got a negative response, I thought "Hey THEY made a mistake, not me." I thought it was win-win. But in the end I lost. I NEVER took any Responsibility.


The more you trust YOURSELF in making decisions and take responsibility, the stronger you're going to get. If you make a mistake, take it to heart as a lessoned learned, and keep moving forward to SUCCEED.


I think the reason most guys out there who aren't confident is because they they didn't know how to deal with MISTAKES when "trusting oneself." They didn't understand, at the time, that with SUCCESS comes MISTAKES. With one comes the other.


I know this isn't ground breaking stuff... but hopefully this will help refresh your understanding.

Since I can relate, it certainly did, thanks.

 

[Interceptor]

bump

 

[Darles Chickens]

It´s a great post Interceptor.

At the moment i´m trying gain more references in life by improving my self-esteem, rather than living off my ego and living my life through past experiences.

I think that often there can be a place in ones mind where the ego takes over, when you make mistakes or even have success or a victory the ego is either fed or left to starve; hence your life, state, self-esteem or however you wish to describe it is left unaffected as you are living your life through your ego. To gain and build true self-esteem or to know ones true self is to let go.

To act through ones genuine intentions and as stated below to trust yourself for your own guidance, love your TRUE self.

Starve your ego, feed your self-esteem.

 

[Interceptor]

Bumping too.
Thanks for reading.

 

[Micheal Moon]

Great thread and I like your perception on the ego. Normally the perception of the ego being problematic is something that is inflated, so much that it seperates one from reality. But usually its perceived as something that a person sees himself as superior, but at the same time its just as damaging as someone perceiving themselves negatively. They are two sides of the same coin. Both shield the person from the truths of the world.

When I look at us in the "game" and posts about rejection on the site, we must see that the ego is a construct that gives the illusion that its protecting us, even though it doesn't. We dont want to go out there and risk destroying the warm bubble our ego allows us to live in. The goal is really to be egoless and interact with the world.

Once you become egoless you just see the world the way it is, imperfect of course, but youre a balanced constant in it.

How to be egoless is a long process. One of my college teachers once gave great advice "Some will, some wont". Simple but I like it. Some people will do things that annoy you, anger you, maybe lift you up, make you laugh, some wont. Just accept that and dont force your perceptions on the way things or people SHOULD be or behave. That way your living in reality and ego is not much of an issue as it usually would be.

Its helped me, and I try to remember it as much as I can.

 

[kickureface]

interceptor fdor president

 

[Interceptor]

bump

 

[Groovy]

I LOVE your posts interceptor. They're SO interresting and valuable... Makes me reflect, I absolutley LOVE you for that. I always get a different mindest after reading one. THANKS.

I hope one day in many years I read all of this with a different prespective.

 

[Interceptor]

Thanks a lot, Groovester.
I appreciate that, man.

Sometimes I go back and re read what I wrote, and it helps reaffirm my perspective.
I also hope that it helps other people too.
So that's why I felt like bumping it. When I need to revisit something or process something, I can look through some of my writings and get a better perspective on things. So, I write to help not only you and our other brothers out there, but me too.
Like you , I always get something different, a little piece here and there, that helps me get through and process stuff, or helps me make another connection and realization.

Thanks again for the kind words, Groovy, and all the other brothers out there too.
I get tremendous gratification from actually helping another man get through his circumstances, dillemmas, problems, etc..and actually seeing the light for a change, having hope, and a clearer path. It makes it worthwhile for me.
Progress and results is what I want for all of us.


I've been there, guys. I have.
And I sometimes know a way out...
(but what I try to do is make you find your way, not force mine on you. Thats why I ask you questions about yourself, and force you to HAVE to make a decision. And thus, YOU make your choices, and form your OWN path, your OWN destiny, instead of following some cookie cutter 'steps' that don't fit you personally. You then become Master and Commander. You then be creative of HOW you are going to progress and cultivate yourself and your talents.)

Thanks for the support.

Keep on blasting, stay strong, and never apologize for who you are and what you want.


Interceptor

 

[Dedication]

When it’s time to sleep, go to sleep.
When it’s time to wake, wake up.
When you have to brush your teeth, brush your teeth.
When it’s time to eat, make sure you eat.
When you want to sit down and just listen to some music, do it.
When you just want to go outside for a walk, go for a walk.
When you want to write down the ideas and thoughts you have in your head, write them down.
If you feel like trying meditation, try it.
Feel like praying? Pray.
And if you feel the desire to talk to someone for a little support, go ahead and talk to them.

I remember when i found this site a few months ago. Most of Pooks posts really stood out for me and i read the DJ Bible, i feel i have been enlightened. Then somebody around here said: Everybody who is in the age of 18 to 21 should read Interceptors posts. So i did. This was the first post i read and it gave me alot of motivation. Especially that line, when i don't want to brush my theeth i remember this and do it. When i began to eat snacks again i rememberred this and threw it all away. This was the ultimate motivation for me. I really enjoy reading interceptors posts. But i haven't put that appriciation into action yet

 

[Blue Phoenix]

Upwards

 

[The Bat]

Bump.

 

[chuk15]

Nvr Dy

 

[Interceptor]

Complacency Kills.

 

[Sandow]

A good thing to remember: the more often you consistently ingrain positive thoughts and actions in your life, it will become a part of who you are. Day after day after day you must do this. It's just like anything in life where we evolve, learn and change for the better. No longer will you need to remind yourself of positive thoughts and ideas, as it will become part of your subsconscious after time. You are now changed and you have authentic confidence. Consistincy and tenacity is key.

 

[Lusterkx2]

Wow honestly. I love all you guys, my mind is just blown away! Im learning so much Im getting a head ache! Great post!

 

[the_govner]

bump

 

[lugsy211]

Interceptor should write a book. I'd like to personally thank him for his excellent words and mate, you're always welcome to visit me in England if you ever cross the pond.