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Kotopause t1_j8ewbb8 wrote

No I can’t. Because my past didn’t allow me to develop the means to start a new beginning.

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clondike7 t1_j8fikwm wrote

Because you weren’t allowed back then doesn’t mean you’re not allowed now.

Everyone’s situation is different, and you might have plenty of obstacles; don’t let your own cynicism be another obstacle against yourself.

It’s not about having an easy answer that will fix all your problems. It’s about having a goal to work towards.

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ONESNZER0S t1_j8fdt3u wrote

Exactly. I hate these bullshit motivational things that try to make it sound so easy to just make positive changes in your life. I dropped out of college because i couldn't afford it and didn't have time to work full time and pay all my bills AND spend the time on classes. Now, I feel like i have less time and energy to devote to classes, and don't have much more money either.

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MonkeyBred t1_j8flucl wrote

Why do people believe that if time travel were a reality, then going back in time could drastically alter the present? However, they believe that their actions today will have little impact on the future.

I see this as a slightly better illustration of the same point as the post's quote.

While I don't think of the quote as being "bullshit," I also don't question my past decisions. I feel like every bad decision I ever made was due to lack of foresight and perfect information, and consequently, I will perpetually make poor choices.

I find that true control is not worrying about the ending or the beginning... while also ignoring that shitty adage, "live every day like it's your last."

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arox1 t1_j8hd41e wrote

At some point you dont have a future anymore

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arox1 t1_j8hiruq wrote

Depends on what you want. After 45 its mostly pointless

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Kotopause t1_j8h5i4s wrote

Because knowing consequences of the actions that seemed like a good idea in the past would allow you to avoid doing the mistakes that led you to the life you have now.

You not questioning your past decisions just shows that you were lucky and you have no major problems in life.

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genuinely_insincere t1_j8n5fpm wrote

That also doesn't really have anything to do with the quote. Your problem has nothing to do with wanting to change the past.

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