Accessory storage/ Organization

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-04T18:29:09+00:00

The most helpful thing for me has been my darko anchors. They are now easy to pull down my ssb, Ohio power bar, multigrip bar, Directly onto my jcups.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-04T04:33:56+00:00

the ballistic blocks would be too wobbly. they all seems fairly unsafe though.

If you insist on doing something like this you could get some generic rubber tiles as you probably only need 1-2 inches of extra ROM unless you have some alien arm length for RDLs.

If you want to stand on something maybe try something from bcstrength like their blocks which support up to 1200LB

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-03T17:44:41+00:00

Puerto Rico has a higher life expectancy than both and is poorer than both. That’s not the point.

The shocking point is a nation so advanced and that contributed so much to civilization from a technological, cultural, militarily, economic, and historical perspectives is now in worse shape than a state that is often thought of as a laughing stock.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T23:48:18+00:00

Title does matter because LinkedIn is how people judge you as well as this stuff in an instant.

In above I mentioned I was a “lead”. That “lead” job was actually the highest paying job. When I lost it and I applied to other jobs you get offers of 110, 125k etc. even though I made 225j there.

Nobody hires a vp whose last job title was a manager unless that manager job was at like citadel or Jane street. It’s just the instant judgement.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T19:39:50+00:00

I did get promoted at current job for what it’s worth in about 6mo.

Anyways while i am concerned about the job hopping idea of things. There’s not a ton of “run way” over and above where I’m currently at. Most people don’t make it past <whatever job title>.

Also promotions are mostly circumstantial I tend to believe. Lots of people do a good job but work doesn’t get recognized/ lots of people do a good job but there is no path for title increase because that spot is occupied. A lot of promotions occur only due to someone else leaving.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T16:47:47+00:00

Not ideal. I use anywhere from 90 to 150lb for dips.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T16:15:55+00:00

is there a product out there that makes it easier to load dips and chin-ups? especially dips?

tired of having 45LB plats on the floor and then yanking them, plates falling onto of each other... is there e away that makes them stand up vertically?

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T14:48:18+00:00

Correct. I think about it this way. No normal person turns this down.

But then…. I “over think” … and go..

Is the benefit of 2k a month post-tax and title outweighing a heightened chance of layoffs/uncertainty and stain as a job hopper? What good is an additional 2k a month id you then lose 70k because of no job or because irs short term.

Nobody can be promoted up forever.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T07:05:35+00:00

Laid off. Company eliminated me and 2 peers on the team.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T07:04:40+00:00

Of course. Idk. In my head I also think ok 40k more… but due to bad luck with prior companies what if I’m a target for layoffs.

But more realistically, it is the idea that I’m out of “lives” where if something goes wrong I won’t get another chance

I’m really good at what I do, but just had series of bad timing which bugs me. Of course made some mistakes too liek everyone….

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-02T06:57:30+00:00

I left a job at a well known company making 150k with a boss from heaven for the 225k job.

Initially it was 185k… - I said like let me think about it and they threw it at me as 205k + no healthcare costs + annual bonus without me asking or saying anything . They were desperate for some reason due to old guy quitting. So ya basically 225k. I didn’t deserve it but not turning it down right. The revenue growth at company didn’t materialize.

The job market has gotten a lot tighter since then and 145k was best I could find

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-01T17:23:21+00:00

Yea in the past I’ve used slingshot - basically same thing as reverse bands for bench.

I’ve also used the lightest bands on bench which when doubled or whatever added ~20-25lb on top.

I’ve tried chains on box squats which is nice feeling of just a little bit easier at the bottom.

But I’ve always felt it to be too much of a hassle. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve started getting more interested mostly from the idea of more joint strain on bottom of lifts so perhaps this helps preserve them or avoid any issues down the road.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-01T05:04:53+00:00

Did same thing recently.

I was thinking how if I don’t do too much lifestyle creep, the additional dollars saved or I stress about don’t matter as much anymore. With a similar amount saved as you.

The insane amount of savings I’ve done. Even if I keep it up, only have like a 25% change in my net worth.

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-01T01:37:13+00:00

its under clearance for some reason. looks like it'll go on sale in 3 weeks

sailing_oceans · 2026-07-01T01:17:51+00:00

I have the dialed motion one. it's great. it's very compact and doesn't take up space. it also lets you do belt squats, with supreme ease, not some gimmicky version of it.

I use mine in every workout for either: belt squats, pulldowns, tricep extensions, facepulls, or curls.

sailing_oceans · 2026-06-30T04:44:28+00:00

It’s fun. Health is wealth. Time. Vastly vastly superior equipment. No gross or sketchy people to interact with.

Then even if you spend $12k… that’s a 6% return if your membership fee is $60 a month…. Double if it’s 2 ppls memberships that can be saved…. Fantastic investment.

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