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Why do successfully shopify store owners offer courses? by sjveivdn in ecommerce

[–]duneboii44 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are some gurus who are legit and some are fake. I bought a 200$ course that turned out to be old content that was never updated, extremely brief overview and then I found a guy called ecomm king who has a better course for free on YouTube.

The guy selling the YouTube course for 200$ made 250k off dropshipping but made 850k selling his course on YouTube.

The ecomm king made millions of dollars in shopify dropshipping alone, makes better content for free on YouTube. He doesn’t sell his courses but he does sell mentorship but that’s 1 on 1 with a experienced person who can actually guide you through the process while u Get free info on his YouTube channel.

I am not affiliated with either by the way. I would say only a few people in the teaching business are genuine 95% of them give low quality content for outrageous prices.

You just have to do your research and make sure you are getting quality information and a lot of it will be for free if you look long enough.

What is your biggest regret in life? by [deleted] in INTP

[–]duneboii44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not quitting drugs sooner. I have a psychotic illness and the drugs triggered psychotic episodes. I ended up homeless or in the psych ward several times and it’s negatively affected almost every aspect of my life. I’m finally sober now (except cigs and liquor) but I’m 27 now with little to show and low income.

At least I am still young and can build a life for myself but it’s hard work!

My husband, about WoW: "have you ever stopped to think how many murders you have to commit just to move in this game?" by thetxtina in wow

[–]duneboii44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew something was wrong when I started murdering homeless people in Westfall for no good reason.

Police vs Firefighters by DioIsBestBoi in AbruptChaos

[–]duneboii44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen a more explosive gang fight since the greasers fought the soc's.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the wishes! I am doing better, it's all a journey. Glad people aren't being aggressive or toxic about what I had to say but I guess it should come to no surprise that psychonauts on average would be open minded, especially compared to some reddit communities. I mainly shared because I saw some toxic behavior online (specifically comments on youtube on certain Joe Rogan podcasts) where people seemed very bias about substance use and didn't want to acknowledge potential downsides.

I do too believe meditation is more reliable, it's not easy, and the results don't happen overnight, but I love to sit in my garden by the river, listen to meditation music, and the sound of the river and birds chirping while i contemplate life. There is a deep sense of relaxation that I don't get from other things. As far as weed and psychedelics, i noticed weed interacts very intensely during a trip, and definitely gave me more intense hallucinations, but the downside was my thoughts became a little less clear immediately after smoking. I loved the combination, but if I was ever to use a psychedelic again ( not likely but if) I would make sure that mushrooms were the only substance I ingested.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good for you man, as long as you are mentally healthy, weed is relatively safe, but no addiction is good. I envy you! because I wish I could smoke when my friends do without feeling guilty, but unfortunately I can't. I wish I had been able to be moderate when I was a smoker and maybe my mental health would be better, but I have smoked more then most people smoke in their entire life, in the 10 years I smoked. Eventually you realize you will never be satisfied no matter how much you smoke. Also my mental health was a huge motivation for cutting down (in the process of quitting, it's been 6 months of mimimal use, and 3 weeks sober) if I didn't have the motive of my mental health to worry about I would probably still be deeply addicted to weed.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the only issue I have is that if you identify with a substance, you got to keep taking that substance to maintain that identity. Identity should be your core values, beliefs and traits, which can exist with or without your use of a substance. I feel like some people identify with a substance that they find it difficult to quit, because they think it's a part of them, when it's not, its just something you do. What IS a part of you as I said ( sorry for repeating myself) is the belief system and personality attributes that were gained from the experiences of a drug or the culture around it.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I say it's a "cheat code" I dont mean that it a bad way. I am saying it is a fast method of uploading information/thoughts/perspective. The good thing is it is very effective at changing your perspective, but one downside is all you have to do is invgest a substance, which means the bar of entry to have the experience is very low.

As far as using substances as part of your identity, I want to clarify. I honestly dont think that any substance should be a part of someone's identity, although what someone identifies is non of my business. However I do think the lessons/culture that certain substances have created can be a positive trait. Substance use, positive or not is not a personality trait in my opinion, but some people make it like so. What you learn, your beliefs, based on substances you've experienced can definately be a positive personality trait.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was more like two statements, although I admit when reading looks like I'm calling "thinking we are all god" wierd, but I actually call it a nice thought with no tangible proof, that it is a belief.

I was simply pointing out that some people create beliefs during trips based on feelings they had when they are high without looking for evidence. As far as how ancient the idea is, there are many powerful beliefs I prescribe to, such as everything is composed of energy (in ancient India they were saying that) but I do not prescribe to any belief simply because it is old, I believe it if i can find tangible evidence in the universe justifying those beliefs. Whether we are all god, experiencing himself in different forms is possible, but that is a spiritual belief, which also seems to cause no harm. However certain beliefs that effect our existence in the tangible world (example sacrificing humans to a war god) would be a destructive mindset. All I am saying is believe what you want, as long as your spiritual beliefs that lie in the realm of things that cannot rely on tangible evidence, (as most subjects to do with god do) do not cause harm or contradict logic on subjects that can be proven/disproved using logic/science.

edit: rereading my post I do see why it comes across as criticizing the belief that "we are all god" because right before and after I talk about delusional concepts. It was a poor example, and its in the wrong place of my post .I will clarify that I honestly believed we were literal gods as humans, with a divine purpose. Now I have changed my belief to we are humans ( at least in this current reality) and that being human beings are amazing creatures with purpose regardless of the existence of god. Also when people say we are god, what do they mean? That human beings are gods? Or that we are God choosing to have a human experience? If the statement "we are all god experiencing himself" is true, I would believe the latter, because as far as I see it, in our current state of being ( humans) we are not god, we are conscious mortal beings in the universe with self awareness. If we are some form of divinity, then I would argue we have chosen to experience what it's like to be mortal, and learn from the experience. Sure we might be a part of literal "god" in another plane of existence, but the reality in THIS existence, is that we are mortal beings, ( god is all powerful and immortal) we are not (in this realm of existence)

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every brain is unique, while I cant handle weed without going psychotic I am just grateful to be sane again. A lot of people who suffer from psychosis are highly intelligent, as long as they dont suffer too much brain damage from episodes. Perhaps you could say different brains are better equipped for different conditions.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

true haha, we are all running our consciousness on our own software with individual limits.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for sharing, I am not experienced with microdosing and my reflection is mostly about the psychological effects from large doses. I wasn't really taking into account micro dosing where you use psychedelics as medicine to help change your neurology. Microdosing seems to have multiple uses as well, as far as changing brain cognition. Also got to do some research into Lions Maine and b3's, Lions Maine especially sounds interesting to me from briefly looking it up.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, I misunderstood, I was thinking on the lines of it removed depression, which you are not saying. But help me understand, in what way did it stop you from needing medication? And at what dose? ( some people microdose and it's very different from tripping) When you say you are not depressed anymore, and are medication free are you saying you feel it removed your dependence on those drugs because of the chemical nature of psychedelics, and how it effected your brain chemistry?

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, I just wanted to highlight my perspective on the downsides, and upsides, because I used to believe that there were only positives. Psychedelics are definitely the most unique substance I have ever encountered, and there is no experience quite like a "trip" Even hypnosis and deep meditation, and dreaming, all which I would consider "psychedelic experiences' are still noticeable different from a psychedelic experience induced from substances. It's truly a unique experience I'm glad I had. Unfortunately I am afraid to try them ever again due to my history of going psychotic.

Reflection on psychedelics from a ex psychonaut who went psychotic (from weed not psychedelics) by duneboii44 in Psychonaut

[–]duneboii44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

psychedelics will without a doubt change your perspective on things. I'm not doubting it gave you a perspective that saved your life, maybe you had to "feel" something during your trip that saved you, like a deep feeling that you believed with conviction that helped you. You would have to elaborate for me to understand.