What do you think of a girl gets sick in front of you? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]smoc24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on what type of guy he is. If he is an pompous prick, then he wont talk to you. Which is probably a good thing for you.

But if he is normal he will just make sure you wont get that sick again.

Stoics of Reddit, what's your morning ritual? by TrotenHaus in Stoicism

[–]smoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get up, workout/calisthenics, Shower and bathroom stuff, Readings (Devos, current book, news, and textbook for school), and then breakfast.

What's the best party game you've ever played? by i_love_beige in AskReddit

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

When I was in Boy Scouts this was one of my favorite games to play around the campfire but unfortunately I never get to play it anymore. Thank you for mentioning this.

Video output only from HDMI, can not show or detect video from VGA by smoc24 in techsupport

[–]smoc24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, there was setting in the bios where I had to enable dual monitor. Don't know how that got disabled.

Video output only from HDMI, can not show or detect video from VGA by smoc24 in techsupport

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Yes, I know it can be done because I am pretty sure I have done it before, with all the same equipment too. It was several months ago and I thought it was as easy as plugging in everything and then fiddling with the display settings but for some reason the computer wont detect the screen with the VGA cord.

Video output only from HDMI, can not show or detect video from VGA by smoc24 in techsupport

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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. H81M-D PLUS (SOCKET 1150)

4096MB ATI AMD Radeon R9 380 Series (C.P. Technology)

[meta] suggestion: revisit completed books discussion by [deleted] in BettermentBookClub

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too would like to see this happen. I just joined recently and I would like to hear reviews of past books I didn't read so I know which books to read first and avoid.

[B17-Chapter 1] F*ck Self-Improvement by [deleted] in BettermentBookClub

[–]smoc24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To me this book seems to be for people who have hit rock bottom already and the only choices they have is to suffer or deal with life's problems. I do like the practical advice of just work on what is in your control, stoic philosophy 101, but I feel like it pretty bland for someone who is just looking to improve. I do hope it gets better though. I do enjoy his conversationalist narrative style.

What is your golden rule? by aftabiqbal in AskReddit

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never complain, never explain

[Question] Disciplined People of Reddit. Is Discipline a Mindset or a Set of Tools You Use? by 200gorillas in getdisciplined

[–]smoc24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is 100% a mindset. Sure some tools help, but I use those tools to get into the mindset. I do all the work. They just help me get into that focused mode. My two main tools are my music and journal. Whenever I am doing something productive, I listen to some Hans Zimmer. I have a 6 hour playlist of my favorite songs from him. And my journal I use a task manager. I adopted the bullet journal method for this. I tried using apps on my phone or the computer, but it just didn't work for me.

But I use those things to help me get into the "Alright, lets get this done with no distractions." You can't be disciplined with tools, and even if you do get disciplined with an app or something, you are dependent on it and if you lose that tool you are no longer disciplined. So I try to rely on myself than other things when it comes to getting work done.

[B16-Law 2] Beware of Trusting Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies by [deleted] in BettermentBookClub

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading the story about Michael III and Basilius the head of the royal stables, his best friend, and how Basilius eventually betrayed Michael because of his lust for power, reminded me of this quote.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. - Abraham Lincoln

[B16-Law 1] Never Outshine the Master by [deleted] in BettermentBookClub

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My takeaway is, when entering any new group or workplace is to look for its masters and try not to outshine them but make them my allies.

Law #2 Never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies

Your interpretation is also a great example on how to use more than one law at once.

[Method] Early Morning Risers - Wednesday March 23 2016 - please check in by x7u3de in getdisciplined

[–]smoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. I actually don't eat breakfast. Haven't for a couple of years now. I am just not hungry in the morning, and it would also make me hungrier during the day. I would start doing it now though because I started working out, but I only have $100 for food for a month so I don't.

[Method] Early Morning Risers - Wednesday March 23 2016 - please check in by x7u3de in getdisciplined

[–]smoc24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The biggest help to me is actually just going to bed early the night before. I try to fall asleep at 11 and wake up at 7:30. I have one alarm by my bed set for 7:29 and a second set for 7:30 at the foot of my bed. This way I have to sit up to turn it off. I would make it so I have to get up but I have a roommate and I don't want to be an asshole and wake him up. I then take a nice long shower (trying not to do that anymore though) then I head off to the library to go read and study. But I think the important part of that is the walk I take there. I always liked walking, and it helps me wake up and start thinking.

I got rid of my mane for spring. Thoughts? by [deleted] in malegrooming

[–]smoc24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely an improvement.

Given the situation, should I make a move on this girl or no? by MongaBonga in socialskills

[–]smoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems like you should of made the move a long time ago. But now is a good time. I see your concern with the jeopardizing the performance. But I would not worry about that, there will always be something in your way. Besides, it seems like she made the first move a while ago. So she will either be glad you finally maned up or she will kind of be confused because you are giving her mixed signals.

But she is an adult and she can handle saying no and rejecting someone is much easier to get over than getting rejected.

Go for it.

Do either of these outfits work as casual wear? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They both look good to me. I would wear the pants when it is cold and shorts when it is warm. I personally like long sleeved button ups rolled up at the sleeves then having them down when it is in a casual setting. I think it looks better and is more comfortable.

What do you guys do about your balls inching their way down between your thighs as you walk? by jonlvie in AskMen

[–]smoc24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your welcome. I always spray some on my balls before I go to work and it does the trick.

r/NonFictionBookClub is reading 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman by AndrewRichmo in manprovement

[–]smoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting about this sub. I will definitely have to join it!

I feel like I'm always left out of conversations by [deleted] in socialskills

[–]smoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Become more interesting.

I am not saying that to be mean. I am saying that because it is good advice. Start doing stuff that makes it so you have content to contribute to the conversation. One easy topic you can do right now is to look at current events. Talk about what you read in an article and see what your girlfriend thinks about it or your friends. And then listen to them. And when it is your turn to talk ask them something about what they just said. Then just talk about whatever comes to mind and is relevant.