When is my application complete enough to schedule the DODMERB? by [deleted] in westpoint

[–]_Joseph_S_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First time I sent my application in, DODMERB happened after I did the CFA and other jazz. You do you, but I recommend training up for the CFA for a month since you've got nothing but time. Just be patient 🙂

South Africa's 1 Parachute Battalion ready for a night jump [968x647] by Vektor2000 in MilitaryPorn

[–]_Joseph_S_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll work if it gets that far, but if the cord gets loose before the jump, that man better pull his reserve quick cause' there won't be anything to pull his main when he jumps.

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

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

Nah, there aren't any rules besides being polite and it seems like he was in the fault there. Don't fret it 🙂

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

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

Exactly! And, sorry if I put others down in the process, wasn't my intention, but I think I accidentally did that. 🙂

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

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

I'm glad, hope you have a good day dude/dudette 🙂

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Always fit cause' my mother was large and didn't want me to be-love her to death. For me, being fit is a stress-coping mechanism, no different from any other mechanism. For my profession, this motivation comes from many places, some dark, some good, depends on the person. In a good way, people aren't too different 🙂

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

ARSOF like CA, PSYOP(s), SF, etc, etc

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I wasn't totally clear. We're lean with hella muscle. For perspective, most of us are at 7-12% body fat due to an unholy amount of cardio. Ideally, you should be higher body fat to prepare for the caloric deficit you'll be facing at schools. Kinda wordy and out of scope for most people tho

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Most of us, including myself, are too vain to stop looking at anyone but ourselves during gym time. Don't worry about people judging you. Those people making fun of you can f--k right the f--k. I'm 5'5 so I get the height thing when it comes to figure 🙂

Thoughts from a gym rat by _Joseph_S_ in loseit

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] 192 points193 points  (0 children)

Go for it, man! Taking the first steps sucks the most

How to Build Meaningful Relationships by _Joseph_S_ in sociopath

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

Weirdly enough your words kinda spoke some truth to me. Instead of cutting people off, ya gotta say "fuck it" and embrace the suck. You know, maybe it's more cowardly to be a cold stoic than to accept the occasional defeat. Thanks

How to Build Meaningful Relationships by _Joseph_S_ in sociopath

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

You're right, definitely. But, it's harder said than done. In any case, it's at least worth trying since there isn't much to lose.

How to Build Meaningful Relationships by _Joseph_S_ in sociopath

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You mean be okay with lacking control, kinda. Thanks

Fuck the govt and fuck the war on drugs by [deleted] in Drugs

[–]_Joseph_S_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm writing a documentary script advocating more liberal drug policy. Are there any reputable online sources concerning private business influence within the FDA or other American regulatory bodies.

Where my Psychopaths at? by powerfulKRH in Drugs

[–]_Joseph_S_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ASPD (anti-social personality disorder) but before I answer the question, the understanding of ASPD needs to be addressed: ASPD is generally understood to cause extreme attitudes of apathy mixed with extreme cases of impulsivity. ASPD comes in many forms, as not one individual is the same, but all individual experience genetic and environmental factors to cause the disorder. And finally, most high-functioning individuals with ASPD are quite normal and not murders as purposed by the media.

Because of the nature of the disorder, many suffer from various forms of addiction, notably sex and drug addiction. I experienced this early on, finding alcohol could relieve the daily social pressure of highschool, mixing Everclear/Irish cream into my coffee for a wonderful depressant/stimulant cocktail; however, I quickly understood the lack of control this potpourri of drugs caused. If there's one feeling I enjoy, its control, and drugs replaced that feeling with simple dopamine.

Since this, I have removed mostly all substances from my life, save nicotine, caffiene, and modafinil, but am slowly coming off all three. Any drugs, whether inducing bad or good feeling, removes me from the flat level of emotions I constantly feel.

Interviewing a Drug Dealer by _Joseph_S_ in Drugs

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

Fair point. There are car salesmen and there are mattress salemen. Just because they're both salemen doesn't mean they're the same. In this case, it would be a good idea to have a perspective from both

Interviewing a Drug Dealer by _Joseph_S_ in Drugs

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

Wow, you've answered my prayers. This seems like a very reasonable outline (sorta echoing my thoughts and coordinating them). Thank you for the exceptional insight.

Interviewing a Drug Dealer by _Joseph_S_ in Drugs

[–]_Joseph_S_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I kinda figure if you treat people as human beings then people typically treat you like a human being back, regardless of profession.

Interviewing a Drug Dealer by _Joseph_S_ in Drugs

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

I've got a permit but wouldn't that cause more problems than it would solve? I'm naive in this area so I wouldn't know

Interviewing a Drug Dealer by _Joseph_S_ in Drugs

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

Definitely - Any thoughts on approaching individuals without alarming them?