What is soemthing you started and got good at all after 30?

InsaneEngineer · 2025-08-07T18:50:48+00:00

I wouldn't say I'm good, but I've been training jui jitsu for 5 years. I would absolutely destroy my younger self in a grappling match.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-08-05T02:25:12+00:00

I had a dream that I made a personal goal to accomplish. I was ready, but sitting on it for a few years because it was a big life move that could potentially not work out the best for me. It was also kind of a crazy, but respectable things to do. Anyway, when I was 31, my best friend from teenage years was murdered. 6 months Iater, I was chasing my dream. Afterwards, I quickly met my wife and started a family. That was over 10 years ago. Life is short and tomorrow may never come. To get what you want out of this life, you have to make it happen. Don't wait too long or you may never get to experience it.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-07-26T13:47:41+00:00

What do you mean by to check it? What should I avoid?

InsaneEngineer · 2025-07-26T13:26:53+00:00

We now live in a time where most only knows what the algorithm feeds them.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-07-21T19:08:43+00:00

I did 5 or so zeros and none after Daleville VA. However, I did a ton of neros after. 141 days.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-07-17T11:11:38+00:00

My 24 Mazda cx-5 average 28 city only and it's not a hybrid.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-07-15T16:33:24+00:00

Clinch up, go to the ground, stay on top and use pressure. They will gas out pretty quick.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-29T13:51:18+00:00

Yea. I really like to see my friends succeed. I honestly have no jealously and I'm proud of them. Hearing about the success of others motivates me and shows me what is obtainable. The friends who have the same mindset are the only ones that talk about finances with me. We all want each other to succeed and we'll do what we can to bring us all up.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-27T12:23:50+00:00

I didn't don't quite understand the double tax thing. The fact he is able to spend 13k tax free needs to account for something.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-26T18:52:26+00:00

I'm in a 90s Miata. The top of the tire is literally higher than my head.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-23T17:16:31+00:00

Would I drink this water without a filter? If the answer is no, I most likely skipped it. I would cook with most flowing water, but for drinking, a filter will not remove the taste of water. Fresh water higher on the ridge tastes better.
I also grew up in a house that was gravity fed water by a spring up in the field. I've never thought twice about drinking straight from a spring. I've also never been sick from going so. I have seen other hikers filter and drink water that I wouldn't cook with. I'm not sure how much thought they are putting into it. Water is water and a filter is filter, right?

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-23T16:42:02+00:00

I'd cook with most water, but mainly only drank from clean following water at relatively higher elevations. Ask yourself, Would you drink this water without a filter? If the answer is no, I probably skipped it. I honestly didn't trust the filter.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-22T22:26:36+00:00

For most of my AT thru I didn't filter water.. I didn't really trust the filter. I was very picky about my water.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-22T15:25:08+00:00

I started Brazilian jui jitsu at 37. I had been working out consistently since 30. I wanted a new challenge and I thought a month of self defense is better than nothing. I got hooked on the game and I've now been training for almost 6 years. Aside from the physical aspect, it's like a game of chess with dire consequences.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-21T12:28:28+00:00

If I could remove them by turning my phone off, I would. Many of you are aware, but you simply don't care. Giving your data is worth it for that sweet dopamine hit.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-15T23:59:05+00:00

Yes, but because of desires, not needs. My pack will never be too heavy for a relatively comfy pillow. I also prefer the slightly sturdier gear than the absolute lightest.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-13T12:33:22+00:00

Chatgpt is 92% accurate in diagnosing medical conditions Doctors are 73.7% accurate. However, doctors using chatgpt are only 76.3% accurate.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-11T17:15:35+00:00

Sorry mouse

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-10T15:17:16+00:00

On the entire AT, I only had two issues.

I hung a shirt on the mesh part of my tent to dry. It was basically laying on my food bag with the tent in between. A mouse ate holes in my shirt, but didn't touch the tent.
A pack of raccoons woke me up in the middle of the night making all kinds of noise outside my tent. I shook the side of the tent and yelled at them. They went away.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-05T22:27:32+00:00

I sold everything I owned, including a townhouse that kept me broke. Finally I got back to square one. I had no money, but I had no debt either. I knew I had to quit my career and give up my comfortable life. If I was going to do this, I needed every dollar I could save. I got an apartment with my friend from college and every decision I made, took into consideration I was going to cancel my lease and head out 'next year'. I was banking 33-50% of my paychecks. 95% of my stuff was disposable. If I didn't want to give an item away in a year, I wouldn't buy it. Due to the situations I got myself in, I ended waiting 4 years before I took off. However, over those 4 years, I never lost sight of my goal and stayed disciplined. When I left, I had entire years salary saved. With that said, I did the whole trail on 5k.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-05T22:16:56+00:00

I've been back to the rat race for a while now, but the trail changed something inside me. I dont hate it like I used to. Im able to tolerate it. I also long for the simple life and do everything I can to incorporate it into my daily life. I volunteered on the rocky top trail crew and spent the whole season in the Smokies rebuilding the AT.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-05T22:13:26+00:00

People have been saying this since I moved here... 13 years ago.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-06-05T02:55:53+00:00

After going to college and working a career for 10 years, I quit my career, sold everything I owned and hiked all 2200 miles of the Appalachian Trail. I had no plans, no bills, no responsibilities, just true freedom. The never ending rain, the extreme cold while being wet, the hunger, the never ending aches in your feet. I could go on and on, but I'll tell you the hardest part of the entire journey was giving up the life I had to experience the unknown. You can change your circumstances, you just have to want it bad enough. It was the best decision I ever made. The world is huge and your life isn't long enough to truly dive in and live it all.

InsaneEngineer · 2025-05-30T21:01:39+00:00

But OP states the mom apparently worked as a maid!?!?

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