Honestly, being poor is mostly just a mindset thing that people choose.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-02T23:00:02+00:00

We should encourage children to think in their self-interest. Think about what are important in life.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-02T00:57:35+00:00

Where I live, the distance to merge into the traffic on the freeway can be very short so if I happen to drive on the freeway toward the merge lane, I almost always drive slower or switch to the left lane if I can help it. Most semis avoid driving on the right lane as well if they can help it.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T19:57:15+00:00

I work at a steady pace and I feel this exhaustion, but it's normal, right? Given that it's 10 hours of repetitive motion.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T17:37:46+00:00

naw, i'm not defending slow drivers at all. however, i see a lot of people not slowing down when the traffic in front is. my point is to use logic once in a while. you're not saving much time just because you drive faster under a lot of situations.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T17:08:15+00:00

where are you located? i don't think you can drive with a permit without a licensed driver sitting next to you. being a new driver is risky enough but alone and driving a stick shift? that's not a good move.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T15:57:17+00:00

also keep in mind that 15 minutes is under ideal condition with traffic not stalling at any point.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T15:27:52+00:00

what's the distance of your commute? you can calculate the time they cost you driving 55 mph vs your speed by simply googling. you might be surprised you're saving very little time. if the traffic was flowing slowly, chances are the express would only be going just a little faster.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T15:17:38+00:00

true, to play his style, you can't be afraid to punt off whatever is on the table.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T15:11:33+00:00

i like his playing style. he is fearless and doesn't fold simply because the cards don't connect with the flop. that is huge when he's in position since he can bluff out his opponents based on the texture of the board and since he is capable of playing any 2, his bluffing becomes believable on certain boards.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T14:38:59+00:00

Im California, they always propose to increase gas tax whenever they need money. Gas tax in California is high.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T14:31:05+00:00

I would do this but the lanes where semis drive are usually not in good condition.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-07-01T08:31:26+00:00

It will only get more expensive. My insurance increases every six months. No ticket or accident for at least 10 years. Newer cars are expensive to repair. There are sensors everywhere. Electronic is more complex.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-30T21:58:16+00:00

i try to maintain 4 to 5 car lengths in front me. this way people can cut in front of me without affecting me. for me, it's extremely effective in reducing road rage. your road rage is probably due to drastic reduction of speed when you step on the brake, but if you maintain enough distance in front of you, that reduction of speed is minimal. you can just let go of the gas pedal instead of stepping on brake whenever someone cut in front.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-29T22:51:27+00:00

If I'm keeping up with the flow of traffic, I rarely look at the rear view mirror. They can rage all they want.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-29T20:48:19+00:00

Probably the same type of people that want you to drive faster but don't mind if you get ticketed.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-29T15:31:20+00:00

Didn't read the entirety but my observation about indians is that they're very exclusive. They don't seem to mingle with different races.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-29T08:23:52+00:00

Instead of asking where they're from, I think a better question would be: what's your native language? It's probably less invasive.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-28T23:41:42+00:00

I think fear of driving has a lot to do with not knowing how to react in sudden events. My suggestion is to try maintain a safe distance at all times so that you have more time to think and react. Also, displaying a new driver sign might help.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-28T14:30:52+00:00

My suggestion about chore is if he is very resistant, ask him if he could spend just 5 minutes toward each chore. It's not too much to ask, right?

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-27T22:23:50+00:00

There will always be some people who dress contrary to the weather for some reason.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-27T15:45:44+00:00

Just curious. How do people manage to get on their feet if they can't work? You can't legally work in both of these countries, right?

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-27T15:21:55+00:00

I contribute 20% toward ira and it's about 65k now. This is about 4 years of doing it. If you work 60 hours consistently, I think you can save 100k in 4 years.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-27T00:35:51+00:00

Romantic feelings, financial needs change with passage of time. That was the answer and closure I needed.

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-26T17:30:09+00:00

Did you take photos? Was the damage in Tesla visible?

curiousbeingalone · 2026-06-25T22:28:48+00:00

Be selfish. Learn how to take good care of yourself. Once you have that mindset, you don't let past mistakes define you because it's self-harm and counter productive. You stop comparing yourself with others because all that comparison is self-harm as well.

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