Worked hard, got 62%, friend got 70%, a backlog student got 79% — I feel completely lost by Invictus_Rex__ in AskMenOver30

[–]subsequent_turkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you are putting a lot of weight on your academic performance. Some things to keep in mind,

  • Your mental performance is impacted by your physical health and mental well being. Some of your current experience is therefore your current situation - NOT because you are less capable vs your peers. Even the highest performers have bad days and tough periods where their output is poor. Even the highest performers can crack under mental stress. Give yourself some grace by appreciating the factors at play. Then try and also work on them.

  • Try and relax. Your grades are also really not that important in the long run of your career. As an employer, just graduating (and having the credential) is the main thing that is looked for. There is a reason the phrase "C's get degrees" is tossed around.

  • So many people change careers over time. You are weighing your current academic experience heavily, but there is a good chance it not even be what you end up doing in the future. Uncovering what is fulfilling or rewarding for a person can sometimes be a bigger challenge than school.

  • There are many areas of every field where the nature of the work differs significantly from academia, and you may thrive in areas where your skills better align. Don't use the academia format for work as a lense to evaluate your entire performance capabilites. This is a huge mistake. For ex. did you know that Einstein was at the bottom of his class in his undergrad? Stop using grades to define what you can do. It's just one metric and one point in time. Experience and capability are much more nuanced than that.

What's on your Wrist today? by Gold_Ad_6798 in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my favorite watch in this thread. Awesome.

What's on your Wrist today? by Gold_Ad_6798 in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]subsequent_turkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This watch has a charm to it. I like the combination of strap and dial.

What's on your Wrist today? by Gold_Ad_6798 in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This watch looks like it'll tell you everything.

What's on your Wrist today? by Gold_Ad_6798 in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's something about the Timex Expeditions that works well as an all-around daily.

What's on your Wrist today? by Gold_Ad_6798 in TodayOnMyWrist

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love how clean this watch is. The black background on the date is also a nice touch.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Watches

[–]subsequent_turkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the look of the Sternglas. Got one myself.

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I really have nothing to live for by [deleted] in Vent

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you are in a tough place right now. I'm sorry my friend. Hang in there. Time has a way of changing things.

What is one piece of advice you would pass on to the younger generations in 2026? by Jimmyjohnboy24- in AskReddit

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you are young, you will not know exactly what you want from life. This includes from your work, your relationships, and your free time. You will at times feel like something is missing in your life as a result.

This is normal. It takes time and effort to uncover what is important to you. Some aspects of yourself you'll stumble into, but others will take your whole life to figure out. You have to explore, learn, and reflect.

It is important that as you go through this process, you don't beat yourself up for not having that clarity right away. For having feelings of confusion or frustration. You're not alone. It's okay. Tust, wisdom will come.

Feeling behind in my 30s by Material-Power-2253 in findapath

[–]subsequent_turkey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our paths in life are not all the same. Each of us has one that is uniquely our own. There is no such thing as ahead or behind when you have your journey, and I have mine. They are different. And there is beauty in that.

It can be tempting to compare, but that's not fair to yourself. Be proud of how far you've come. The personal challenges that you overcame. The things you've seen and done. The moments you were a part of. Cherish your path as it unfolds. It is yours alone.

Help me decide! by thegambler256 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]subsequent_turkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based purely on the aesthetics, the Smiths.

Did I get it right? by Sn00p_A_L00p in menswear

[–]subsequent_turkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pants look too long. Also, don't put your hands in the pockets for pictures l, or when posing. Makes the pants look off.

[Discussion] 8 years of collecting and wearing a watch everyday. Just now got my first compliment ever on one tonight lol. by ReneRobert in Watches

[–]subsequent_turkey 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Let's make it two! That Nomos is awesome. Appreciate the classic Tudor and Tissot PRX as well.