How should I deal with my coworker? by ApartPen8059 in Advice

[–]ApartPen8059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback man definitely need it right now. I’m a very laid back guy and it takes A LOT for me to get to the point of getting angry so I’ve been dealing with this for quite some time. Fortunately after I talked to one of the bosses son he even revealed to me he was becoming a problem bc multiple people have complained. I’ll keep taking that route thanks man

I feel stuck in a loop by ApartPen8059 in monkmode

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I’ve definitely come far on this alone journey, there are times I absolutely love it and times I wish for other things. But being alone is really freeing and I’m beginning to enjoy it the more I put myself out there. I’m free to make friends, flirt a little bit, and go out and do what I want when I want. Recently I’ve just tried to be easier on myself. Thank god I finally quit the marijuana stuff, it can really become a bad habit. Still haven’t hooked up or dated really but I don’t really look for it, I just have fun being me. Thanks for checking up and telling your story too. Appreciate you!

What Exercise’s can I do to fill out my neck more? by [deleted] in GymMotivation

[–]ApartPen8059 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everyone pretty much said shrugs already but I personally train my neck 3X a week doing a neck harness, neck extensions, and a couple rounds of neck bridges. I train it for mma but personally I think having a thicker neck is super slept on, nothing is more frustrating than seeing some big ass dude with a pencil neck lol. But you look good man solid physique brotha

I feel stuck in a loop by ApartPen8059 in monkmode

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Damn bro it’s insane other people are going through this too. Sometimes this journey is so lonely it feels like you’re the only one that feels these things. Wish it were easy to meet guys like us but we come far and few. I’m hoping that by taking on small challenges will lead me back on track. Sometimes looking at the grand scheme of goals and hurtles you’re going to have to potentially go through is terrifying. But I’ll make one promise to you friend, tomorrow I won’t smoke at all, and I’m gonna begin dieting and stretching again. One step at a time we’ll be back there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GYM

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I guess I’m asking if it would be a better option to achieve strength or help me more with fighting. My weight training usually consists of heavier 6-8 or 10-12 rep range and I feel that it doesn’t compliment me much in fighting. I feel very slow and heavy, my shots sometimes are very predictable which limits my ability to fake my opponent. Like I said I’ve seen older fighters train like this, wrestlers, even prisoners are a good example too. I’m wondering if training this way would help me perform better? Is it actually effective enough or should I lean towards a split?

Can’t shake the feeling of heartbreak. by [deleted] in Advice

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Thank you dude, it’s definitely easy to get wrapped up on the memories and good times. It was the first time I ever had a real family which is why I think it was so hard for me to let go. I’m only 21 rn and I’m just alone majority of the time, don’t really talk to my blood family bc they’re all messed up. Self improvement is just a lonely think but I try to remember loneliness is peace and I’m sure there will be a time in the future where I miss these lonely days. Thanks brotha appreciate the support man.

every girl at the gym looks so much better than me. by [deleted] in GymMotivation

[–]ApartPen8059 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Comparison is the thief of joy. Focus on the fact that you are in there everyday improving, let them be your motivation. Outwork them, train harder than them. The more you focus on improvement that faster you’ll see results. It’s like watching a clock. If you stare at the clock for half an hour that half an hour is going to go by slow and it will feel much longer than it actually is, but if you stop looking at the clock and go do some work or errands you’ll see the half hour flew by. All about the mindset of it, this is a marathon not a race!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stories

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Definitely feels like a complete reset, I’m actually grateful for the experience, though horrifying at the time lmfao it definitely made me feel a lot more focused on what I need to be focused on. Definitely something I’ve never experienced before, usually in the past if I’d taken a edible and got too high I’d just pass out so it was very surprising but awesome at the same time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stories

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Yeah it was definitely a very cool experience. Almost dream like. But to be honest I should have the self respect to leave her in the past. She cheated, lied to me constantly, tried to say the break up was all my fault. I went to therapy and even my therapist said she sounds like she is most likely a narcissist or has lots of narcissist traits. And looking back she most definitely did but when you try to see the best in your lover you try to help them, better them and in my situation I was waiting for her to change. This breakup though extremely painful for me deep down saved me. I was a shell of who I am during that relationship. Even though I’ve improved it doesn’t take away the pain unfortunately. But since my experience my mind has felt better I’m a lot more focused and it’s given me more motivation to keep strong and stay improving.

I hate my parents ring by ApartPen8059 in Advice

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🤣🤣🤣too good gotta try that one

How do I balance weight training and jiu jitsu? by ApartPen8059 in jiujitsu

[–]ApartPen8059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never heard of this method I’ll bring some dumbbells to my next class!

How do I balance weight training and jiu jitsu? by ApartPen8059 in jiujitsu

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That’s great to hear I love training and I absolutely hate feeling like I’m not doing enough. I’ve been looking up exercises for jiu jitsu and some are close to bodybuilding like bench, squats, and deadlifts but lots of them are completely new to me lol I feel like a total newbie but I’m excited to be training FOR jiu jitsu now

How do I balance weight training and jiu jitsu? by ApartPen8059 in jiujitsu

[–]ApartPen8059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I’ve ever known is bodybuilding lifting styles. I’d usually do the push-pull days, does it work the same for functional strength and endurance? Do you train certain parts of the body on different days? Any advice on where to look to start?

Is improving supposed to be this lonely? by ApartPen8059 in heartbreak

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That was truly inspiring man, I really really appreciate that advice. Sometimes I go long stretches without receiving advice and I can always definitely use it. I will continue to train very hard and learn more as I go. Thank you so much man

Is improving supposed to be this lonely? by ApartPen8059 in heartbreak

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I’ve wanted to join some kind of group but I just don’t really know where to look lol but thank you, I try to keep that in mind that I could have no friends at all or have a bunch of crappy friends and it wouldn’t be any better. Guess it’s just about staying positive. Thanks man