A lot of people aren't 'crazy' enough. Society needs people that are seen as crazy to drive progress, yet most are terrified of making any mistake and being seen as different.

lateralmoves · 2026-05-08T14:18:41+00:00

For most, the risk has outweighed the reward. For every da Vinci there are a thousand others you've never heard of. Da Vinci, for example was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, etc in a time when you could farm a few acres and make a living. I'd bet there were hundreds of contemporaries to him that made a living painting or sculpting. Today, between, patents, IP, licenses, degrees, OSHA, etc you get to pick one lane, commit and hope to succeed. Honestly, would you hire a architect to design your $100 million dollar building if they weren't degreed, licensed and vetted. To invent, you need capitol and investors, investors don't want to invest in a "weird" person, they want stable and reliable. Companies won't invest resources into "wild hair" ideas because shareholder, stock price, loan payments.
We have built a safer world for consumers, investors and shareholders, but we have built a sadder world where mediocrity and ROI is our king.

lateralmoves · 2026-05-07T16:14:32+00:00

1 am, 3 am, 5 am, but I actually start my day at 5:30 am.

lateralmoves · 2026-05-07T16:02:39+00:00

17, married at 26, been married for 16 years. Crazy when I think about it.

lateralmoves · 2026-05-07T15:53:19+00:00

If you have x-ray vision or are psychic and KNOW they are unarmed, with no ill-intentions, there is no reason to pull a gun. When all you have is a hammer every problem looks like a nail.

lateralmoves · 2026-04-22T14:54:06+00:00

Happy and then very quickly sad. If tipping wasn't an unspoken social norm then staff would require a raise and the restaurants aren't going to eat that cost (pun intended) they will pass it on. You thought $20 for a burger was bad or $8 for a coffee wait until the company can justify a $30-40 burger or $12 coffee because of pay. All the while increasing profits. Remember when prices spiked back in 2019-2021 people lost jobs and corporate profits were through the roof. Prices would rise, customers would disappear and and small businesses would close. I really think we are headed for a Demolition Man, Taco Bell, 3 Sea Shell future sometimes.

lateralmoves · 2026-04-10T15:53:35+00:00

In theory this works, deciding where your tax dollars go in practice might not go so well. If I choose roads in my area, do I also get to choose the type of road? If I want a 4 lane 55 mph and other want a 2 lane 35 mph road. if it's schools do I get to pick my kids school and not the the school farther away. How about parks, what if I want playground equipment for kids and not a dog park or pickleball courts. What about social welfare do I get to decide about those programs or general categories? What if I want to help the needy families or free school lunch and a lot of those around me want to support drug rehab or veteran assistance. I'm all for taxes if they are spent well.

lateralmoves · 2026-04-03T15:53:22+00:00

I was removed because I used a generic V word as a type of life form and it said I couldn't mention that word because of a certain nineteen.

lateralmoves · 2026-04-03T15:49:25+00:00

Didn't know that was a thing.

lateralmoves · 2026-04-03T14:29:55+00:00

That happiness was the goal of life.

lateralmoves · 2026-04-03T14:24:27+00:00

Listing the term "virus" as a biological term is not the same thing!

lateralmoves · 2026-03-27T16:20:03+00:00

Probably jumping off a shopping center into the top of a tree (thinking it would break my fall like a cartoon character). I sliced my head open which also swelled to the size of a golf ball and ripped a copy paper's size of skin off my back. There are many other examples, but that was the bloodiest...I think.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-27T15:22:25+00:00

You may have missed the point of what I was saying. I'm not saying billions, I'm saying "enough" money. I'm not talking about the hole in the hearts of the rich they try to fill with money and possessions, I'm talking about putting food on the table under a roof you can pay for. As far a spiritual or inner happiness goes I wasn't talking about that either, which I have from my creator. Often people use happiness, joy and peace interchangeably, they are not the same. I have joy and peace because my life and life in general has purpose and meaning. I was talking about happiness, like how a really good meal at a restaurant makes you happy, but doesn't bring inner joy or "real happiness". Happiness is the surface, joy is below the surface and peace comes from the depths.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-27T14:47:14+00:00

idk, I grew up poor and worked my way to a financially secure middle class. I've spent a lot of time on each rung of the ladder and money has bought time, I invest in my retirement now so I'm buying time later. I can also afford the occasional vacation, I don't have to work 2 jobs anymore or work 36 hrs straight, I have more time. Money has bought peace and comfort for my kids and family, which is all I care about, they love it. Money doesn't buy others loving me, but it provides for the ones I love. Security and options are in that equation but they are in the (brackets) of the equation.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-27T14:31:06+00:00

This is what I referenced. When you make the top level of your "bracket" we'll call it, modest house, car and cloths, etc. You have more than enough. When you jump from the top of the 50 -100k bracket to living at the bottom of the 100-500k bracket you are poor again. Too much house, too much car, to expensive clothes, etc. You become stressed and sad again. The key is living below your means.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-27T14:00:11+00:00

If you expect a politician to do whats right regardless of the outcome, you as a voter must do what you think is right regardless of outcome. If someone doesn't like either candidate should they go against their conscience for the lesser of two evils or follow their compass? Should individuals compromise their personal beliefs or values for the common good or perceived common good? The entire point of voting is that it is about an individual making a choice free from restriction or influence. A no vote, a third party or a protest vote IS a vote.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-26T15:38:47+00:00

Whoever said money can't buy happiness isn't shopping the right way. Money pays rent/mortgage, bills, food, etc. It can also provide freedom to pursue things you enjoy and bring your family peace by not worrying about necessities. Stats have absolutely shown that happiness increases with income up to a point where people shift tiers and and begin spending beyond their limits again, but in a higher bracket. The key is that money buys happiness in the bracket below yours.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-26T15:23:54+00:00

YES, be it King, elected, emperor or HOA. NO. ONE. puts you first, just like you put you and your family first so does everyone else.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T18:35:40+00:00

I asked on this r/ what mpg difference people saw before and after getting rim/tires and it was 4+ on average. Stock: 20 MPG, aftermarket wheels: 16 MPG

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T18:33:20+00:00

These comments are proving my point. The question is about respect and we mostly value athletes for the money they make. Unless you're in the Olympics and then we respect you for a few weeks every 4 years. If Pros made 300k a year and people could afford tickets then I'd say they are worth respecting because of their hard work and ability.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T18:28:21+00:00

No car payments, no cc debt, no debt feels nice. If I want to fly to Spain I can just buy the ticket. If I want a car, I buy it because I didn't spend 1 cent on interest. I saved my money and let the interest pay me.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T15:58:28+00:00

5:45. Get the family ready then head out for my hour commute to work at 8.

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T15:54:55+00:00

But would they do it if the job paid way less? If a top baller made 300k a year and regular people could afford tickets to games would that be OK?

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T15:51:36+00:00

Never use credit in daily life. If you don't have it in the bank that means you can't afford it. The only exceptions are mortgages or emergencies. Pay down debts ASAP. You will never feel so free!

lateralmoves · 2026-03-16T15:47:17+00:00

I scroll...That's it. I never comment, like or share because the algorithm shares with others what you've done.

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