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Well it is either than or die old and poor!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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But would ambitious people be happier if they were not chasing their goals? They'd probably be bored and depressed and end up eating/drinking/smoking their way into an even earlier grave.Coffee's for closersComment
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Who determined that the end goal for all must be happiness.
Perhaps these ambitious people chose the goal of creating a legacy to their children in the form of a pile of cash.
I think it is very presumptious to just assume that everyone is chasing this "happiness". It is not even that well defined.
There are other goals that can be chosen in life."Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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Rich people are driven by a desire to be powerful, probably borne out of insecurity. Many of them like to project their wealth by making their family rich too. bernie eccleston is a prime example.Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostWho determined that the end goal for all must be happiness.
Perhaps these ambitious people chose the goal of creating a legacy to their children in the form of a pile of cash.
I think it is very presumptious to just assume that everyone is chasing this "happiness". It is not even that well defined.
There are other goals that can be chosen in life.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Ecclestone is driven because he is an ugly dwarf.Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostRich people are driven by a desire to be powerful, probably borne out of insecurity. Many of them like to project their wealth by making their family rich too. bernie eccleston is a prime example.Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
Lowering the tone since 1963Comment
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That is his insecurity. According to such logic SASGuru should be the wealthiest man on the planetOriginally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostEcclestone is driven because he is an ugly dwarf.
it is great when he cannot fight backLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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FTFY.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWell it is either than or die old and incontinent!
Inconti-Panties™ FTW!If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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SAS is on a ban?Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostThat is his insecurity. According to such logic SASGuru should be the wealthiest man on the planet
it is great when he cannot fight back

Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.Comment
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