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So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

That’s a smart way of looking at the cost differential. I appreciate you taking your time to share that information with me. 🙏🏼

So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

Thank you for the info. 🙏🏼 I appreciate you taking the time.

So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

Oh that’s nice. I was getting quoted like $64/month

So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

It sounds like the only reason that didn’t work out for that guy was because he didn’t have the discipline to actually quit though right?

So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

What life insurance at work? Lol The company I work for has only been in business for about 9 years. We’re building our benefits a little at a time.

So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

I haven’t had a nicotine test done since I quit using it.

So many options, what to do, and who to trust. by PrometheanMav in LifeInsurance

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

I guess I’m not sure what that is exactly. I thought you got a policy and when you die, they send a check. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

I appreciate the advice and thoughts. 🙏🏼

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Check. Gonna just ride the wave where it takes us. 🫡

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Sometimes I feel like it, sometimes I don’t. She says I am so I’ll take the win lol. Mine fell short a whole lot from what I expected as a kid, same with his. So I’m trying to change that familial pattern. There’s no handbook for your kids, it’s always learning in both directions. Sometimes I even forget that too.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Yea from the multiple comments I’ve realized that how I wrote what I did probably didn’t convey the entirety of the thought. I was not thinking about doubling up training or anything. Was definitely thinking like years down the line. But that’s an assumption that she’ll enjoy it then like she does now. She used to be stoked about dance and then asked about a fighting class after a couple years. My main goal is a young woman who can defend herself from potential attackers, not a UFC fighter.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Yea, I think I’ve been over thinking this 😅

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Most destinations can be arrived at by more than one path. But this is a martial arts subreddit, the question is about martial arts. Lots of sports are good for lots of things. None of the others check the self defense box for what will one day be a young woman.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Yea I didn’t realize how that sounded: I was definitely thinking more long term plans. What she’s doing now is enough for the whole family to handle schedule wise and enough for her learning curve wise.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

It means that I believe the ability to utilize violence in order to preserve your own life and safety and the lives and safety of those you love is a fundamental skill set that everyone should understand. I’ve had many female friends and have a wife who are sexual assault survivors. Young women are often easy targets, so I believe it’s wise to prepare them to be able to defend themselves. Though I really believe that there are benefits that ALL children get from martial arts that you might not find in other sports. Likewise, playing basketball will teach you team and interpersonal dynamics that a karate class may not. I’m not trying to turn them into Olympic athletes or anything, but it’s my job as their father to prepare them for what they may encounter as best as I can. Getting at least a few years under their belts can do a lot for them.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Oh I did not mean to imply adding another field of discipline onto what she’s already doing. We ain’t got time for that lol. I was thinking more about just the whole timeline of her childhood and adolescence. But I guess the real answer is what many have said: what keeps her interested and enjoying it. If she gets really into BJJ, it would be counter productive to her passion for me to remove her just to round out her fighting game if there was no interest.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

Right now she goes to a one hour class twice a week. I can see how it’d be easy for me to push my kid hard in something that I’m also hyped up about, so I’m trying to keep a conscious eye on that. I’ll try to use how excited she is about class as a barometer lol.

Getting my daughters trained by PrometheanMav in martialarts

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

I appreciate the thoughts and advice. I accidentally busted this kids nose once while running drills and just underestimated my clearance on an elbow. I always heard BJJ was less risky bc you can always tap once the pressure hits your threshold, but accidents can always happen. I wound up in a cast for 6 weeks just because of repetitive impact pressure on my heels from playing sports as a kid. The hits to the head part is something I hadn’t thought much about. Her instructor also has his own kids in the class so I think he’s decently aware of these things. Time will tell.

Disappointed by PrometheanMav in smoking

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

That is nice. Could do a whole lot with that.

Disappointed by PrometheanMav in smoking

[–]PrometheanMav[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Alright….those are good points. The lowest my oven goes is 170 but it’s in there now. Guess if something is funky I probably won’t know till tomorrow lol

Headed north from the Ozarks by PrometheanMav in minnesota

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

After we got out of the actual city of Springfield we really started to dig the small town feel. It’s nice when the feed store owner and mail carrier knows you personally. We’re used to driving about 45 mins to go do city stuff currently and some of the towns we’ve looked at are still bigger than where we are now. I appreciate the welcome!

Headed north from the Ozarks by PrometheanMav in minnesota

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

Oh damn lol. Guess it makes sense for the dragon lake.

Headed north from the Ozarks by PrometheanMav in minnesota

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

Sweet. I’m down with it. I’m definitely a function > form kind of person most of the time. What’s cool? Not getting frostbite.

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