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Originally posted by jdbolick
Have the animated smilies stopped being animated for anyone else?
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Nope, stop downloading porn
Have the animated smilies stopped being animated for anyone else?
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Nope, stop downloading porn
Originally posted by jdbolick
Have the animated smilies stopped being animated for anyone else?
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Animated everything has stopped for me...been like that for awhile now. I'm assuming it has to do with my work internet. Everything works fine through firefox but not internet explorer
Have the animated smilies stopped being animated for anyone else?
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Animated everything has stopped for me...been like that for awhile now. I'm assuming it has to do with my work internet. Everything works fine through firefox but not internet explorer
Originally posted by jdbolick
A guy who sits and pounds out story after story isn't going to become Stephen King. King is who he is because of natural talent as a writer, and without it the effort becomes pointless. Even then the combination of talent and effort doesn't guarantee success, it merely improves your odds. The cold, hard reality is that what separates the talented individual from the successful one is circumstance. If you meet the right people, if you get in the right situation, if you capture the tone of the market at just the right time, etc. We don't like to believe that our fate is out of your hands even though it generally is, so we promote the appealing fantasy that you can get what you want if you just work hard enough.
You don't believe King has worked at honing his craft, and some of what you perceive as talent is simply hard work coming to fruition? By all accounts, the guy has worked at writing in a very yeoman-like manner his entire life. He sets goals and he works at it constantly.
Most people who don't succeed are poseurs. They talk about it, but they don't put in near the effort it takes. The exception would be folks who start businesses and are under-capitalized.
A guy who sits and pounds out story after story isn't going to become Stephen King. King is who he is because of natural talent as a writer, and without it the effort becomes pointless. Even then the combination of talent and effort doesn't guarantee success, it merely improves your odds. The cold, hard reality is that what separates the talented individual from the successful one is circumstance. If you meet the right people, if you get in the right situation, if you capture the tone of the market at just the right time, etc. We don't like to believe that our fate is out of your hands even though it generally is, so we promote the appealing fantasy that you can get what you want if you just work hard enough.
You don't believe King has worked at honing his craft, and some of what you perceive as talent is simply hard work coming to fruition? By all accounts, the guy has worked at writing in a very yeoman-like manner his entire life. He sets goals and he works at it constantly.
Most people who don't succeed are poseurs. They talk about it, but they don't put in near the effort it takes. The exception would be folks who start businesses and are under-capitalized.
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Originally posted by foofighter24
You don't believe King has worked at honing his craft, and some of what you perceive as talent is simply hard work coming to fruition? By all accounts, the guy has worked at writing in a very yeoman-like manner his entire life. He sets goals and he works at it constantly.
Most people who don't succeed are poseurs. They talk about it, but they don't put in near the effort it takes. The exception would be folks who start businesses and are under-capitalized.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/53235/how-stephen-kings-wife-saved-carrie-and-launched-his-career
You don't believe King has worked at honing his craft, and some of what you perceive as talent is simply hard work coming to fruition? By all accounts, the guy has worked at writing in a very yeoman-like manner his entire life. He sets goals and he works at it constantly.
Most people who don't succeed are poseurs. They talk about it, but they don't put in near the effort it takes. The exception would be folks who start businesses and are under-capitalized.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/53235/how-stephen-kings-wife-saved-carrie-and-launched-his-career
Originally posted by HEY YOU GUYS
http://mentalfloss.com/article/53235/how-stephen-kings-wife-saved-carrie-and-launched-his-career
Through my website, I have met a lot of aspiring writers, both for novels and for screenplays, and I can't say I have known a single one who has the determination to have their work rejected by publishers 30 times and keep on going. In fact, most of them never actually finish writing their first.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/53235/how-stephen-kings-wife-saved-carrie-and-launched-his-career
Through my website, I have met a lot of aspiring writers, both for novels and for screenplays, and I can't say I have known a single one who has the determination to have their work rejected by publishers 30 times and keep on going. In fact, most of them never actually finish writing their first.
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Originally posted by foofighter24
You don't believe King has worked at honing his craft
Duh.
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some of what you perceive as talent is simply hard work coming to fruition?
Fuck no.
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Most people who don't succeed are poseurs. They talk about it, but they don't put in near the effort it takes.
That is absolute nonsense. The only people who genuinely believe this are the hopelessly naive or those who don't want to acknowledge the role that circumstance played in their own success.
Originally posted by foofighter24
Through my website, I have met a lot of aspiring writers, both for novels and for screenplays, and I can't say I have known a single one who has the determination to have their work rejected by publishers 30 times and keep on going. In fact, most of them never actually finish writing their first.
You don't believe King has worked at honing his craft
Duh.
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some of what you perceive as talent is simply hard work coming to fruition?
Fuck no.
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Most people who don't succeed are poseurs. They talk about it, but they don't put in near the effort it takes.
That is absolute nonsense. The only people who genuinely believe this are the hopelessly naive or those who don't want to acknowledge the role that circumstance played in their own success.
Originally posted by foofighter24
Through my website, I have met a lot of aspiring writers, both for novels and for screenplays, and I can't say I have known a single one who has the determination to have their work rejected by publishers 30 times and keep on going. In fact, most of them never actually finish writing their first.
Originally posted by jdbolick
That is absolute nonsense. The only people who genuinely believe this are the hopelessly naive or those who don't want to acknowledge the role that circumstance played in their own success.
Do you think it is possible that your opinion is the result of a few issues you have? For instance, overestimating your own intelligence/talent and then overestimating the amount of effort you put into tasks? Then couple that with a projection bias, where you believe everyone is like you, and you have a perfect storm of negativity surrounding the talent-effort-success equation.
In the other thread, you are fat because of circumstance. In this thread, you are not as successful as you could be because of circumstance. You have demonstrated a history of being angry because you have been influenced by the behavior of others. Where does personal responsibility enter the picture?
That is absolute nonsense. The only people who genuinely believe this are the hopelessly naive or those who don't want to acknowledge the role that circumstance played in their own success.
Do you think it is possible that your opinion is the result of a few issues you have? For instance, overestimating your own intelligence/talent and then overestimating the amount of effort you put into tasks? Then couple that with a projection bias, where you believe everyone is like you, and you have a perfect storm of negativity surrounding the talent-effort-success equation.
In the other thread, you are fat because of circumstance. In this thread, you are not as successful as you could be because of circumstance. You have demonstrated a history of being angry because you have been influenced by the behavior of others. Where does personal responsibility enter the picture?
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Originally posted by foofighter24
Do you think it is possible that your opinion is the result of a few issues you have? For instance, overestimating your own intelligence/talent and then overestimating the amount of effort you put into tasks? Then couple that with a projection bias, where you believe everyone is like you, and you have a perfect storm of negativity surrounding the talent-effort-success equation.
Foofighter, you constantly neglect reality in favor of what you would like to believe. Do you agree that you have the reputation on here of being fairly stupid, or at least struggling to comprehend issues? You are frequently criticized for expressing naive or otherwise unrealistic views of the world. For instance, on this subject my observations aren't even controversial. Your assertion that hard work somehow equals talent is absurd by definition, because hard work and talent are two very different things that should not be easily confused. Likewise, your assertion that Stephen King became who he is because of hard work and not talent is also ridiculous, as it's obviously true that typing out story after story doesn't actually make someone a good writer. These are things you should be able to realize on your own without my assistance if you would simply consider them rationally instead of thinking in empty platitudes.
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In the other thread, you are fat because of circumstance.
Actually I never said that at any point. This again demonstrates that you are either incapable or unwilling to grasp reality, only the viewpoints you find convenient to what you would like to believe or argue.
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In this thread, you are not as successful as you could be because of circumstance.
Again, I never said that at any point. You're the one projecting things, and you do this in almost every discussion where you frame the entire debate through your personal experiences because you're incapable of grasping anything beyond that. Anyone with half a brain can look around and see people with wealth and fame who achieved it through circumstance. Did the Kardashians get a TV show through talent and effort? Did Dan Brown become an incredibly successful author because of talent and effort? Did Nickelback make millions because of talent and effort? Did Barrack Obama become president through talent and effort? If you would even try to comprehend things on your own then maybe you wouldn't be so irritating to everyone else because you constantly force us to explain things to you that should be self-evident to anyone with a fully functioning brain.
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You have demonstrated a history of being angry because you have been influenced by the behavior of others.
I get angry because of people like you. Be thankful that you will never know the frustration of being someone like me trying to explain something to someone like you.
Do you think it is possible that your opinion is the result of a few issues you have? For instance, overestimating your own intelligence/talent and then overestimating the amount of effort you put into tasks? Then couple that with a projection bias, where you believe everyone is like you, and you have a perfect storm of negativity surrounding the talent-effort-success equation.
Foofighter, you constantly neglect reality in favor of what you would like to believe. Do you agree that you have the reputation on here of being fairly stupid, or at least struggling to comprehend issues? You are frequently criticized for expressing naive or otherwise unrealistic views of the world. For instance, on this subject my observations aren't even controversial. Your assertion that hard work somehow equals talent is absurd by definition, because hard work and talent are two very different things that should not be easily confused. Likewise, your assertion that Stephen King became who he is because of hard work and not talent is also ridiculous, as it's obviously true that typing out story after story doesn't actually make someone a good writer. These are things you should be able to realize on your own without my assistance if you would simply consider them rationally instead of thinking in empty platitudes.
Originally posted by
In the other thread, you are fat because of circumstance.
Actually I never said that at any point. This again demonstrates that you are either incapable or unwilling to grasp reality, only the viewpoints you find convenient to what you would like to believe or argue.
Originally posted by
In this thread, you are not as successful as you could be because of circumstance.
Again, I never said that at any point. You're the one projecting things, and you do this in almost every discussion where you frame the entire debate through your personal experiences because you're incapable of grasping anything beyond that. Anyone with half a brain can look around and see people with wealth and fame who achieved it through circumstance. Did the Kardashians get a TV show through talent and effort? Did Dan Brown become an incredibly successful author because of talent and effort? Did Nickelback make millions because of talent and effort? Did Barrack Obama become president through talent and effort? If you would even try to comprehend things on your own then maybe you wouldn't be so irritating to everyone else because you constantly force us to explain things to you that should be self-evident to anyone with a fully functioning brain.
Originally posted by
You have demonstrated a history of being angry because you have been influenced by the behavior of others.
I get angry because of people like you. Be thankful that you will never know the frustration of being someone like me trying to explain something to someone like you.
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Originally posted by foofighter24
Do you think it is possible that your opinion is the result of a few issues you have? For instance, overestimating your own intelligence/talent and then overestimating the amount of effort you put into tasks? Then couple that with a projection bias, where you believe everyone is like you, and you have a perfect storm of negativity surrounding the talent-effort-success equation.
And for the record, my intelligence level has been objectively measured, so no I am not underestimating it. I imagine your stupidity would be as easily verified, although we can see it anecdotally by your assertion that I "believe everyone is like (me)," when it's pretty obvious that I subscribe to much the opposite viewpoint.
Do you think it is possible that your opinion is the result of a few issues you have? For instance, overestimating your own intelligence/talent and then overestimating the amount of effort you put into tasks? Then couple that with a projection bias, where you believe everyone is like you, and you have a perfect storm of negativity surrounding the talent-effort-success equation.
And for the record, my intelligence level has been objectively measured, so no I am not underestimating it. I imagine your stupidity would be as easily verified, although we can see it anecdotally by your assertion that I "believe everyone is like (me)," when it's pretty obvious that I subscribe to much the opposite viewpoint.
Jd, I believe we are all born with certain predispositions. I think those predispositions need to be activated in some way by action to become talent. For instance, someone may be born with great vision and be predisposed to having excellent hand eye coordination. Effort then turns those predispositions into a talent like hitting a baseball. Effort builds the timing and the swing, and sharpens the vision, spatial judgement, and coordination.
In the case of King, he may have been born with a predisposition towards a certain type of intelligence that makes him a compelling writer. It took a lot of effort in order for that to come to fruition, however. His entire life was driven towards that goal, and he put in the effort that few will. Try to get the average person to sit down and really try to write for 6 hours a day, day after day. It takes a mental stamina and resolve that few possess. Is that talent, or hard work?
As for my online reputation, it is not something I have ever really cared to explore. I am sure there are people who think I am dumber than a box of rocks, people who think I am fairly bright, people in between, and then the 99.9% who don't think about it. If thinking I am stupid helps you feel better about yourself, feel free to hold that opinion. I am not concerned.
In the case of King, he may have been born with a predisposition towards a certain type of intelligence that makes him a compelling writer. It took a lot of effort in order for that to come to fruition, however. His entire life was driven towards that goal, and he put in the effort that few will. Try to get the average person to sit down and really try to write for 6 hours a day, day after day. It takes a mental stamina and resolve that few possess. Is that talent, or hard work?
As for my online reputation, it is not something I have ever really cared to explore. I am sure there are people who think I am dumber than a box of rocks, people who think I am fairly bright, people in between, and then the 99.9% who don't think about it. If thinking I am stupid helps you feel better about yourself, feel free to hold that opinion. I am not concerned.
Originally posted by jdbolick
And for the record, my intelligence level has been objectively measured, so no I am not underestimating it.
A sure sign you may be overestimating your intelligence is when you have to tell everyone how intelligent you are within every conversation.
BTW, have I told you how big my dick is today? *holds hands 13 inches apart*
And for the record, my intelligence level has been objectively measured, so no I am not underestimating it.
A sure sign you may be overestimating your intelligence is when you have to tell everyone how intelligent you are within every conversation.
BTW, have I told you how big my dick is today? *holds hands 13 inches apart*
Originally posted by foofighter24
A sure sign you may be overestimating your intelligence is when you have to tell everyone how intelligent you are within every conversation.
BTW, have I told you how big my dick is today? *holds hands 13 inches apart*
Pfffffffft *holds hands an inch apart*
A sure sign you may be overestimating your intelligence is when you have to tell everyone how intelligent you are within every conversation.
BTW, have I told you how big my dick is today? *holds hands 13 inches apart*
Pfffffffft *holds hands an inch apart*
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Originally posted by foofighter24
A sure sign you may be overestimating your intelligence is when you have to tell everyone how intelligent you are within every conversation.
BTW, have I told you how big my dick is today? *holds hands 13 inches apart*
JD is the only one that has measured his intelligence. whereas everyone has measured his arrogance. it's hard not to.
A sure sign you may be overestimating your intelligence is when you have to tell everyone how intelligent you are within every conversation.
BTW, have I told you how big my dick is today? *holds hands 13 inches apart*
JD is the only one that has measured his intelligence. whereas everyone has measured his arrogance. it's hard not to.
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