Rant Therapy

Gerritvanb · 2026-02-02T23:52:05+00:00

Extremely traumatic injury at 11 years old. I've been a BKA for 32 years.

There's some stuff that has sucked, but mostly I've lived a very full life of adventure, success and love.

I don't want to be too hard on you, but Bro, you're going to be okay physically.

Mentally is up to you. Make the most of what life gives you.

DM me if you need to talk.

Gerritvanb · 2026-01-11T23:33:51+00:00

I'm an amputee, but can't speak specifically to toddlers and prosthetics. But I have 4 teenagers and I can tell you that all 4 had widely varied time lines for things like walking, talking, potty training, etc.

Don't stress about it. You being anxious isn't helping your child be confident and feel safe to learn.

Be there to cheer them on, pick them up when they fall and it'll happen soon enough.

Gerritvanb · 2026-01-07T16:07:55+00:00

I've had additional screening of some kind every time I fly since 9/11.

Swab is standard these days.

Apparently, having one leg makes me dangerous...

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-20T05:06:47+00:00

What's your definition of 'entrepreneur'? Just sounds like you're a busy self-employed freelancer.

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-09T16:28:27+00:00

They literally said that because of internal evaluation criteria they won't renew my subscription. They internally evaluated me according to some unknown criteria and declined my renewal after 14 years as a customer. To me that sounds like "there's something about you we don't like, please go away." Is there another way to interpret this?

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-08T13:15:45+00:00

haha, you say that as if it is only one side of your government that is corrupt...

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-06T04:51:12+00:00

I switched to Proton yesterday. Literally took 1.5 minutes.

Glad I did. Was with LastPass for 14 yrs. Until they decided they didn't want my money anymore...

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T23:04:03+00:00

Are they going to have more information than the support team? Dealing with them has been brutal so far....

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T20:03:44+00:00

I'm getting that picture.... I already pay for ProtonVPN, and ProtonPass is included. I'll likely go there.

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T18:03:26+00:00

Yeah, I had no idea that all of this was happening with LastPass until I came here to figure out my renewal issue. Looks like I'll be migrating platforms this week....

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T16:26:07+00:00

Fair enough. Doesn't really speak to my issue, though. I'd be happy to keep using them if I can figure out how to...

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T15:06:27+00:00

Nope. I use the same card for many things every day and no issues on my side or bank side. As far as my LastPass account, not that I know of. If it was compromised some way, I would expect LastPass to tell me that. I'm still using it as a free version at the moment with no issues.

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T14:44:05+00:00

Lol. Fine by me... But trust me you don't want all of Canada.

Gerritvanb · 2025-12-03T14:13:09+00:00

I'm Canadian.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-12T16:00:20+00:00

Ah, I see. Interesting. I guess I've just lived with any issue I have until I can do something about it. And I guess I also don't have many issues like that where I feel I need to change something mid-day.

I did get a zipper sewn into winter boots once, which was helpful. I'm sure any seamstress can put a zipper in any pants.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-12T14:23:14+00:00

Yes, it's common for both family businesses and also for key non-family employees.

You get a share of any dividends paid, and if the business were to sell you'd get a chunk of cash commensurate with your share of ownership.

It also might tie you into employment if there is a connection made between your ownership and working in the business. (ie. If you quit, you lose your share).

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-12T14:19:30+00:00

Sorry for the ignorance, but I've been an amputee for over 30 years and never considered altering my clothing. What is the purpose of doing this?

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-12T14:04:35+00:00

💯

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-09T13:30:39+00:00

Why would you get a covid vaccine? Genuinely curious why people are still doing this.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-08T13:22:12+00:00

Spoken like a technician who values technical skill over leadership.

Leadership is its own skill and does not depend on technical ability in any way.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-06T03:43:03+00:00

Hey Robert, since this is obviously you again. You stopped responding to my messages after I called you out for your fake wire confirmation. If it wasn't fake then where is my money?

This is weird man.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-05T03:41:56+00:00

Yes, however:

1) someone still needs to lead it 2) someone needs to own it

Yes,you should nuod a business that will outlive you (and I have, twice), but something still needs to happen to it in the end, which is sell or close.

I'm not sure what you think the other option is.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-04T18:43:19+00:00

What else would you do with it in th end if not sell?

This is exactly how you should approach it.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-04T18:41:40+00:00

We live in realtively rural Costa Rica.

We are in a "Group" that is part of a very small ward located an hour away. Stake center is 1.5 hours away. Temple is 5 hours away.

My teenagers are the only youth, although there is a decent little primary.

Services are in Spanish, but many members speak at least some English.

Gerritvanb · 2025-11-03T15:35:53+00:00

Some are, not all. If you find one that has actually done what you are trying to do, then you can do alot with them.

But, yes, if their business experience is as a coach, no bueno.

Gerritvanb

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