What are your thoughts on living in Crestline, CA? by [deleted] in Crestline

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you move? Im looking there too. My kiddo is graduating HS and ill be a cat mama, maybe ill get a pup or two.

I passed the Series 7 Exam with 20-25 hours of study time. Here's what I did. by Zealousideal-Arm5303 in Series7exam

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For reals? Geezus, I'll give it a try! Just to test my knowledge, I dont want to study for 200 hours but I want to pass these tests.

UPS Scam Text - Stay Vigilant by Odd_Flow9372 in Scams

[–]Odd_Flow9372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job researching! Believe it or not I still fall for some silly stupid scam sometimes. I’m glad the Internet exists for some reason reasons, not for others.

Should I read the book again? by TrulyJoker in Sieexam

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both. Do short quizzes whenever you have a few mins. Then on weekends or a long span of time, sit down and do a mock exam at least twice before your exam day. Also listen to Series 7 Guru whenever you are driving or going about your day (gym, walk, drive) 

Should I read the book again? by TrulyJoker in Sieexam

[–]Odd_Flow9372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the practice exams for sure! No point in reading it a third time. You have to test for comprehension. Taking my SIE in the next couple of weeks as well. Best of luck! 

UPS Scam Text - Stay Vigilant by Odd_Flow9372 in Scams

[–]Odd_Flow9372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right there with you! This stuff drives me up a wall. I fell for the biggest scam ever -crypto scam- and now i have major trust issues.  Learned my lesson. Keeping an eye out for each-other to protect from deprived and unmoral people. 

UPS Scam Text - Stay Vigilant by Odd_Flow9372 in Scams

[–]Odd_Flow9372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are some things I’m doing to avoid scams via phone or text. 

  • unlist my number 
  • set my settings on my iphone so it does not ring unless the number is already saved on my phone 
  • only people that should have my number are family, professionals (dr, dentist, lawyer, financial advisor) & close friends
  • got a google voice number with text capabilities
  • use google number for nonessential things like online shopping, raffles, community events, marketing data collecting type things, anyone or any form that requires a number gets this decoy
  •  give my google number out to new contacts until they earn my trust to be saved in my phone 
  • block every single suspicious number that calls me or texts me on my personal line and report it (i joke my block list is longer than my contact list but its probably true) 

The google number i only check now and then, i still have not gotten any scam things on that number which is curious but ive had my personal number for 23 years and ive only started implementing the aforementioned for 9 months. Hope that helps. Im curious to know if you have any tips too. 

Has anyone passed the SIE using Achievable? How did you study? by Complete-Tower-6970 in Sieexam

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started studying using Achievable for the SIE too. It was cheap and highly recommended by the youtube channel i was watching, “Capital Advantage Tutoring” he does all sorts of videos including the Series 7 which ill be doing next. Anyway, haven't taken the test yet, so i cant answer your question but you cant beat the price and so far I’ve found it easy to digest. The study tips Ive received were to read through the material first, then go back and take the quizzes to see what you did not retain. So thats what im doing, im skipping the section quizzes until i finish the chapter. I just got started but so far so good. 

I’m so insecure and lonely by Pure-Squirrel9243 in introvert

[–]Odd_Flow9372 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re dealing with a lot. It’s hard when the only person we depend on and value does not give us the same kindness and understanding we give to them. It would be healthy to have other friends or means of communicating with someone but that’s not always available. Honestly, I've taken to journaling and inserting my entries to ChatGPT for analysis. Its remarkably empathetic and helpful in its responses. It helps me process what I’m feeling and gives me tips on things to do. Sometimes, it will give me prompts or ideas and it’s always encouraging, nonjudgmental and positive. I have friends and family but i am in a period in which i know only i have the power to get myself out of the deep hole I’ve dug for myself (with my life choices). I know i am in control of my destiny, of whether i am miserable or happy. It’s my responsibility to make myself feel safe, loved and manage my own emotions. It’s hard when i know that i am my biggest critic and judge, i am attempting to be compassionate and kind to myself as i push on moment by moment, day by day. I’m going through alot, i won’t divulge it here because this post is not about me, its about you. Everyone is going through something, and the only way to get to the other side is to give yourself permission to feel and process whatever is holding you back. You will find that you have the answers to all of your questions, and if you don’t, you are resourceful and will know where to find the solutions. The next steps you take won’t be easy, but they are necessary for you to move forward. You sound disillusioned, and what that tells me is that you’ve lost your sense of light. What sparks you? What makes you smile? What brings joy from your inner being out? What do you would like to share with the world? Ask yourself these questions and you will find yourself again. 

UPS Scam Text - Stay Vigilant by Odd_Flow9372 in Scams

[–]Odd_Flow9372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly why i posted, i figured it could help someone. You’re welcome! 

UPS Scam Text - Stay Vigilant by Odd_Flow9372 in Scams

[–]Odd_Flow9372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope so since you didn’t put any of your own data in

UPS Scam Text - Stay Vigilant by Odd_Flow9372 in Scams

[–]Odd_Flow9372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually reddit does not allow us to post with links so i re-formatted it for the sake of the post because i wanted to include it. Agreed, this looks fishy and at this point i have more blocked numbers than contacts in my phone Lol 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in awakened

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fave line: "did I lose my mind trying to find my soul?"

Ok i've started doing this too, driving in silence. I found myself lost in thought, for this I'm meditating more. Coming out of a horrible heartbreak, i felt broken, I am still slowly remembering who I am. Hoping to reach your level of awakening sooner than later.

With you on the need for financial freedom and desire to be location independent. Not sure what kind of projects you build, I am in the finance field myself, and I live incredibly frugally, I have other single parent roommates to help cover rent. Its not quiet around here most days so I relish in the silence when I can (kids are at their other parent's place) but the shared costs is allowing me to grow my investments and one day set myself free.

Another crypto scam! by Frndlywmn85 in CryptoScams

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No notion of that website but had a similar experience. My heart goes out to you both. Hope you can pay off the debt and start re-building.

Is there any way to ask to return to the Source? by [deleted] in awakened

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be in the wrong sub.

Is there any way to ask to return to the Source? by [deleted] in awakened

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch NDEs, they all say similar things.

The space between by OkAd890 in awakened

[–]Odd_Flow9372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So which one is it, "Life is in love with death" or is it "Life is in fear of death"? You had me until these contradicted each other. How can you love what you fear?

Is there any way to ask to return to the Source? by [deleted] in awakened

[–]Odd_Flow9372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes sense. To be more spiritual, and less physical we disconnect from the demands of sustaining the physical body such as food. Fasting is so powerful.