Originally Posted by Minte (Post 18476597)

there are a few

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18476609)

I have. I've gone broke twice in this business and probably lost/spent more money then the average has made in this business. The third time around I got lucky in a mainstream business because of the timing and made more money then the first two business combined x 5 in 1/3rd the time.

In the end, I was bought/forced out and took that cheque and bought rental property and invested into a retirement. I still get a 3% net income from it yearly as those funds go straight into my retirement account.

WTS, in the last few years I developed an offline tangle business that's doing very well and I still have mainstream networks that do well. The reason I mentioned this is some of us have to lose everything a few times to finally wake up and understand it's truly NOT the money, but your drive that has real value. In short, I've lived with money and without and been happy both ways. Now I prefer the money.

Originally Posted by shimmy2 (Post 18476603)

its more fun than living cracker rich :thumbsup

Originally Posted by JA$ON (Post 18476320)

I watch more and more threads on here with people claiming to be such players, so rich, counting cash all day.

We all know in many case its not true, but I wonder if those folks even own a home? And if they live somewhere where homes cost 200k, that doesn't count...thats less than a car payment (nothing wrong with that...I wish I lived somewhere where home prices were more reasonable than they are) but in terms of claiming BALLER status, I think home ownership should be AT LEAST a prerequisite, no?

Its considered the First step in being a successful adult, is it on GFY?

Originally Posted by beerptrol (Post 18476538)

I make it rain pennies at the strip clubs

Originally Posted by kmdguy (Post 18476553)

In general I've personally known and been friends with many millionaires (not that I am one or ever have been). Most of these people are from Wall Street, independent investors, private business people and software industry (I've never known any from 'adult').

From what I've learned over the last 15 years, is that when payday hits, one needs to be as frugal as possible during that cycle. Probably 90% of these folks who were rolling in it 10 years ago, are dry and barely making it today, or at a GREATLY reduced rate. My observation is when you're on top, live like nobody would know it, then when the cycle turns against you, you'll have enough to hopefully continue living at close to the same conservative level. Because the 'up' cycle NEVER lasts indefinitely.

When I see people obviously living large, putting on bling, limos everywhere, leasing big houses, etc... well I know that probably in 5 years or less they will be in for a big fall. I also know that folks who are REALLY doing well financially typically don't go around trying to convince people that they are... there's no internal need for it. They are among the most quite and unsuspecting.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18476609)

I have. I've gone broke twice in this business and probably lost/spent more money then the average has made in this business. The third time around I got lucky in a mainstream business because of the timing and made more money then the first two business combined x 5 in 1/3rd the time.

In the end, I was bought/forced out and took that cheque and bought rental property and invested into a retirement. I still get a 3% net income from it yearly as those funds go straight into my retirement account.

WTS, in the last few years I developed an offline tangle business that's doing very well and I still have mainstream networks that do well. The reason I mentioned this is some of us have to lose everything a few times to finally wake up and understand it's truly NOT the money, but your drive that has real value. In short, I've lived with money and without and been happy both ways. Now I prefer the money.

Originally Posted by JA$ON (Post 18476320)

And if they live somewhere where homes cost 200k, that doesn't count...thats less than a car payment (nothing wrong with that...I wish I lived somewhere where home prices were more reasonable than they are) but in terms of claiming BALLER status, I think home ownership should be AT LEAST a prerequisite, no?

Originally Posted by JA$ON (Post 18476320)

I watch more and more threads on here with people claiming to be such players, so rich, counting cash all day.

We all know in many case its not true, but I wonder if those folks even own a home? And if they live somewhere where homes cost 200k, that doesn't count...thats less than a car payment (nothing wrong with that...I wish I lived somewhere where home prices were more reasonable than they are) but in terms of claiming BALLER status, I think home ownership should be AT LEAST a prerequisite, no?

Its considered the First step in being a successful adult, is it on GFY?

Originally Posted by JA$ON (Post 18476413)

Thats about the payment on the lease of a $55,000 car. Thats a very average car payment.

I have 3 cars in my family, 2 are less, one is more. I guess it all evens out.

Originally Posted by Young (Post 18477446)

And $200,000 couldn't get you a studio loft in Boston.

Originally Posted by Paul Markham (Post 18476456)

http://www.kicktickets.com/wp-conten...geles-CA-1.jpg

Originally Posted by Lace (Post 18478537)

I'm quite content with my lifestyle. Don't need a big house, flashy car or $500 jeans to make me happy.

Originally Posted by Lace (Post 18478537)

I'm quite content with my lifestyle. Don't need a big house, flashy car or $500 jeans to make me happy.

Originally Posted by L-Pink (Post 18476484)

That must have cost quite a bit.

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Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18477415)

fuck it, never mind

Originally Posted by DarkJedi (Post 18478797)

The first $2 million is the most important. It gives you financial security. Make sure you get there.

If you have $3 million, feel free to gamble $500,000 on new business ideas.

But never ever dip into that first $2 million. That's your financial security.

Originally Posted by Jack Sparrow (Post 18478810)

2m isnt enough for financial security retard.

Originally Posted by L-Pink (Post 18478465)

Isn't that about what a parking place costs in Boston?

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Originally Posted by JA$ON (Post 18476403)

There are more than a few Jets on this board. Not guessing about that either, lol

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18478931)

Good post and also lost on the pyramid..:1orglaugh

It's a faze everyone goes through in the beginning. The reason I mention this is when people get this out of their system and truly understand the depths, you don't want to get caught up in this pimp wannabe player mentality. You leave that for the deviants, homely fucks, or old dudes trying to relive the vestiges of their wasted geek youths.

Now it's all about making/saving the money. If I wanted I could buy whatever car I wanted within reason. I still drive around my Titan truck I bought in 2006 because in the last 5 years I've put a whopping 28k miles on it and it still runs great. I'm in my mid 40's and haven't cut my hair in years and rarely shave and look like "The Dude". I wear the same type of clothes everyday, carhartt jeans, t-shirts, hoodie, i've had for years. I literally have a room full of nice clothes the wife bought with points from a Nordstrom CC. I just don't wear them.

I recently went to a watch repair shop to get an expensive watch I bought back in the day, tuned because it was sitting so long. The guy looks at the watch, then looks at me and says, where did you manage to get this? When I paid with my Gold Amex card he checked my ID and then asked if there was anything else "Sir", I'd would need? Clown.

I own a few nice properties, but my favorite is a fishing shack with 10 acres in South Louisiana that I bought at auction for almost nothing. I gutted the house myself and rebuilt it with a boat-dock right up to the back of my house. The lake the house sits on thousands of miles of waterways and fishing is spectacular. My neighbors are crazy honest Cajuns who always have a smile on their face and always up to something fun. Total cost? $165k and you couldn't find a happier place to live.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/cajun.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/cajun_2.jpg

Could I afford a bigger better house? Absolutely, but why? The bottom line is what makes you happy. I grew up in a very wealthy area in Calabasas California, where you show off what you got. WTS, when most kids were looking forward to getting their drivers license, I was hanging out in TJ/Ensenada doing massive rails of coke, surfing, fucking hookers, betting on donkey (she can always swallow the whole thing) shows for weeks at a time.

The point is, i've made my great money in this business, far more then I ever deserved, but if you have to buy in to a perception of pimp, player, wannabe, you're a tool that's going to turn fool real fast. You don't need to network in this business to make money unless you're talentless poser and when you do make it, they'll just send you cheques to get your attention.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18478931)

Good post and also lost on the pyramid..:1orglaugh

It's a faze everyone goes through in the beginning. The reason I mention this is when people get this out of their system and truly understand the depths, you don't want to get caught up in this pimp wannabe player mentality. You leave that for the deviants, homely fucks, or old dudes trying to relive the vestiges of their wasted geek youths.

Now it's all about making/saving the money. If I wanted I could buy whatever car I wanted within reason. I still drive around my Titan truck I bought in 2006 because in the last 5 years I've put a whopping 28k miles on it and it still runs great. I'm in my mid 40's and haven't cut my hair in years and rarely shave and look like "The Dude". I wear the same type of clothes everyday, carhartt jeans, t-shirts, hoodie, i've had for years. I literally have a room full of nice clothes the wife bought with points from a Nordstrom CC. I just don't wear them.

I recently went to a watch repair shop to get an expensive watch I bought back in the day, tuned because it was sitting so long. The guy looks at the watch, then looks at me and says, where did you manage to get this? When I paid with my Gold Amex card he checked my ID and then asked if there was anything else "Sir", I'd would need? Clown.

I own a few nice properties, but my favorite is a fishing shack with 10 acres in South Louisiana that I bought at auction for almost nothing. I gutted the house myself and rebuilt it with a boat-dock right up to the back of my house. The lake the house sits on thousands of miles of waterways and fishing is spectacular. My neighbors are crazy honest Cajuns who always have a smile on their face and always up to something fun. Total cost? $165k and you couldn't find a happier place to live.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/cajun.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/cajun_2.jpg

Could I afford a bigger better house? Absolutely, but why? The bottom line is what makes you happy. I grew up in a very wealthy area in Calabasas California, where you show off what you got. WTS, when most kids were looking forward to getting their drivers license, I was hanging out in TJ/Ensenada doing massive rails of coke, surfing, fucking hookers, betting on donkey (she can always swallow the whole thing) shows for weeks at a time.

The point is, i've made my great money in this business, far more then I ever deserved, but if you have to buy in to a perception of pimp, player, wannabe, you're a tool that's going to turn fool real fast. You don't need to network in this business to make money unless you're talentless poser and when you do make it, they'll just send you cheques to get your attention.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18478931)

The point is, i've made my great money in this business, far more then I ever deserved, but if you have to buy in to a perception of pimp, player, wannabe, you're a tool that's going to turn fool real fast. You don't need to network in this business to make money unless you're talentless poser and when you do make it, they'll just send you cheques to get your attention.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18478931)

Good post and also lost on the pyramid..:1orglaugh

It's a faze everyone goes through in the beginning. The reason I mention this is when people get this out of their system and truly understand the depths, you don't want to get caught up in this pimp wannabe player mentality. You leave that for the deviants, homely fucks, or old dudes trying to relive the vestiges of their wasted geek youths.

Now it's all about making/saving the money. If I wanted I could buy whatever car I wanted within reason. I still drive around my Titan truck I bought in 2006 because in the last 5 years I've put a whopping 28k miles on it and it still runs great. I'm in my mid 40's and haven't cut my hair in years and rarely shave and look like "The Dude". I wear the same type of clothes everyday, carhartt jeans, t-shirts, hoodie, i've had for years. I literally have a room full of nice clothes the wife bought with points from a Nordstrom CC. I just don't wear them.

I recently went to a watch repair shop to get an expensive watch I bought back in the day, tuned because it was sitting so long. The guy looks at the watch, then looks at me and says, where did you manage to get this? When I paid with my Gold Amex card he checked my ID and then asked if there was anything else "Sir", I'd would need? Clown.

I own a few nice properties, but my favorite is a fishing shack with 10 acres in South Louisiana that I bought at auction for almost nothing. I gutted the house myself and rebuilt it with a boat-dock right up to the back of my house. The lake the house sits on thousands of miles of waterways and fishing is spectacular. My neighbors are crazy honest Cajuns who always have a smile on their face and always up to something fun. Total cost? $165k and you couldn't find a happier place to live.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/cajun.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/cajun_2.jpg

Could I afford a bigger better house? Absolutely, but why? The bottom line is what makes you happy. I grew up in a very wealthy area in Calabasas California, where you show off what you got. WTS, when most kids were looking forward to getting their drivers license, I was hanging out in TJ/Ensenada doing massive rails of coke, surfing, fucking hookers, betting on donkey (she can always swallow the whole thing) shows for weeks at a time.

The point is, i've made my great money in this business, far more then I ever deserved, but if you have to buy in to a perception of pimp, player, wannabe, you're a tool that's going to turn fool real fast. You don't need to network in this business to make money unless you're talentless poser and when you do make it, they'll just send you cheques to get your attention.