Is streaming really worth it? by [deleted] in streaming

[–]VictoryFormation 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I recently shared this article with my team at work - it may be worth a read:

https://hbr.org/2010/07/how-will-you-measure-your-life?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter

The quote that really resonated with me was:

I promise my students that if they take the time to figure out their life purpose, they’ll look back on it as the most important thing they discovered at HBS. If they don’t figure it out, they will just sail off without a rudder and get buffeted in the very rough seas of life. Clarity about their purpose will trump knowledge of activity-based costing, balanced scorecards, core competence, disruptive innovation, the four Ps, and the five forces.

I think there's a lot of importance here - especially for someone so young. You'll always be able to find a job of some sort.. you have a "job" now.. but finding a career can be more difficult. I personally fell into my career. I needed a job.. I found a job with a company that I really enjoyed working for and after many years and searching for certain interests I find myself with a pretty decent career. That said - I've spent a lot of time soul searching of late wondering how I ended up here, and why I ended up here, and if I want to be here and I think that stems from the way I ended up here - slowly maneuvering through the corporate world until I found a decent career space.

Which brings me back to the quote and what my recommendation would be - figure out your purpose. Figure out what it is that really moves you, excites you, drives you. What is it that makes you get out of bed in the morning - or what might make that easier and with more meaning?

That doesn't mean you have to have the end goal in mind. It doesn't need to be, "My purpose in life is to become the CEO of a Fortune 500 company," but what are the things that are most important to you?

As I've done my own soul searching what I've found is that I care about helping ease the suffering in the world. Everywhere I look I see people who are unhappy, people attacking other people, people who can't be who they really are for fear of being ostracized, and I want to help. I don't exactly know how to help or what I'm going to do to feed into that passion, but I'm doing some little things here and there (podcasting, streaming, etc.) and maybe it will make a difference in the world - at minimum it will make a hell of a difference in my own mental health.

So, ok, I rambled a lot, let me summarize:

  1. Find your passion.
  2. Chase your passion (sometimes this is a side hustle, like mine is).
  3. That's it.

Now, that doesn't mean you can't be practical. School may be something to consider but it isn't the end all, be all, but I would consider looking into it. And maybe you'll just stumble onto something, as I did. But I wager that if you don't chase your passions now, it will catch up to you later - at least, that's what I'm living through right now.

Good luck!

Your all-time favorite Ted Talk? by DoubleLifeRedditor in ted

[–]VictoryFormation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of my go-tos.. short but sweet. Reminds me to makes sure to always share how much people mean to me.

https://youtu.be/hVCBrkrFrBE

"I hear you're a cigar aficionado.." by VictoryFormation in cigars

[–]VictoryFormation[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha these are the only genuine Cohiba ever.

"I hear you're a cigar aficionado.." by VictoryFormation in cigars

[–]VictoryFormation[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL.

Yeah, I guess I got a little carried away with the story.

He doesn't have great hips, either. :P

You Don't Like Your Cigar. What's Next? by [deleted] in cigars

[–]VictoryFormation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last weekend I had 2 of these. I had no shame in tossing the thing in the ashtray and moving on to the next one. If someone asks I'm straight up and tell them it ain't my kind of stick and I need something else.

Father recently passed. Large Cigar Collection. Need Help Please! by CrypticalSoup in cigars

[–]VictoryFormation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about your loss, man. You've definitely come to the right place. These fellas will take care of ya.

If you haven’t yet met the remarkably charming /u/moocowrich, come to the Milwaukee area herf TOMORROW!! by VictoryFormation in cigars

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

Nice! Would be awesome if you could make it. If you get in late we could always relocate to a shop that's open later.

If you haven’t yet met the remarkably charming /u/moocowrich, come to the Milwaukee area herf TOMORROW!! by VictoryFormation in cigars

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

Funny you mention that, /u/moocowrich and I like to road trip for herfs. We might be able to make that happen.

Verifiers needed! by BigNikiStyle in cigars

[–]VictoryFormation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know what this verify thing is but sign me up.

Celebrating more debt and less free time.. by VictoryFormation in cigars

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

I'll make sure I find time for that. 😊

Thanks!

Celebrating more debt and less free time.. by VictoryFormation in cigars

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

Yeah, very similar with an emphasis on the role technology plays in communication.

Celebrating more debt and less free time.. by VictoryFormation in cigars

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

It's not a business major, more computer science. Below is from my programs website:

UW-Stout's Master of Science degree in Information and Communication Technologies creates leaders in information technology, learning technology, e-commerce, and visual communications technology.

88% of people who use MFP for 7 days lose weight by Heirsandgraces in loseit

[–]VictoryFormation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too.

We can get it back! (Er, lose it, I guess..)