What's on your mind?

bèlla · Oct 23, 2020

ReesePiece23 said:
I spent most of my 20's living on power naps. They were either amazing or horrible; in the end, they were ONLY horrible and I'd wake up to this sense of impending doom. (Mind you, I was abusing them. They're not meant to be a replacement for a full nights sleep. No stimulant, protocol or mind trick in the world will replace the old fashioned eight hours. It's not practical but the body does seem to enjoy it.)

I'm incapable of sleeping that long unless I'm very sick or heavily medicated. My body functions on five hours. Six if I'm lucky. I lived on four in finance and worked 100+ hour weeks. I have a different lifestyle now but I'm still high octane where it counts. I manage on one cold latte per day. Sometimes two when I'm in the mood. That's all.

I haven't got it in me to be Bezos. I might respect the hustle but there's NO way I'd could sleep on 200B knowing that there's people out there sleeping on the streets, or single mothers bringing children up on benefits. I just couldn't, I'd get restless.

Every rung has consequences. Operating in that sphere has realities I don't want to deal with. The circle narrows significantly. When you get in bed with venture capital you gain additional problems. It isn't a path I'd take.

God said the poor will always be with us. That's the final word. It wouldn't matter if we emptied our pockets. His word stands. The deficiency won't go away. I prefer microfinance as a road to self-sufficiency.

I'm not saying that he has to be a socialist, I'm just saying *I* probably am. If I ever made it BIG I'd more than likely be the most broke celebrity in the world. I'm a bit of an enigma in that way...I wouldn't mind a bit of clout, but if I ever actually got it I'd live like a monk.

If you're a celebrity you'll have other problems. There's consequences to everything. They don't have the autonomy most assume.

I've been back twice since and loitered around in the hope I'd see him. Sadly, it wasn't to be. I just hope he got through this COVID stuff safely. As a homeless African American man in his late 50s on the streets of Manhattan he would have been MORE than in the 'at risk' category.

They put them in hotels. Some chose to remain on the street.

See what I'm saying? I could never be a billionaire. I'd never get there. No, 500K would do me for a nice city apartment with a sparkly view, a mini bar and a man cave to write in. I'm fiercely ambitious and passionate about my work, but I don't actually want for much.

$500K per annum or total wealth?

There's never been an easier time to be a millionaire than it is today. Barring The Gilded Age.

ReesePiece23 · Oct 23, 2020

Bèlla said:
I'm incapable of sleeping that long unless I'm very sick or heavily medicated. My body functions on five hours. Six if I'm lucky. I lived on four in finance and worked 100+ hour weeks. I have a different lifestyle now but I'm still high octane where it counts. I manage on one cold latte per day. Sometimes two when I'm in the mood. That's all.

Every rung has consequences. Operating in that sphere has realities I don't want to deal with. The circle narrows significantly. When you get in bed with venture capital you gain additional problems. It isn't a path I'd take.

God said the poor will always be with us. That's the final word. It wouldn't matter if we emptied our pockets. His word stands. The deficiency won't go away. I prefer microfinance as a road to self-sufficiency.

If you're a celebrity you'll have other problems. There's consequences to everything. They don't have the autonomy most assume.

They put them in hotels. Some chose to remain on the street.

$500K per annum or total wealth?

There's never been an easier time to be a millionaire than it is today. Barring The Gilded Age.

Six hours is about right for me - if I can get it. I lived on basically nothing for years, so my body basically adapted to needing little sleep.

The only thing I'll say to the rest is that I strive to be is my best version. To do that I need to stay in my own lane as much as possible. If you're looking at what everyone else is doing you'll never get anything done. Nothing important anyway (because nothing is more important that fulfilling your OWN mission.)

No, money wise I'd give myself a yearly allowance out of my net worth. If I have 10M I'd give myself a percentage and the rest would go into funding projects. (Like my travelling writers club).

bèlla · Oct 23, 2020

ReesePiece23 said:
Six hours is about right for me - if I can get it. I lived on basically nothing for years, so my body basically adapted to needing little sleep.

I've tried to extend it. I gained an hour. I've tracked my sleep and made adjustments. Five is the sweet spot.

The only thing I'll say to the rest is that I strive to be is my best version. To do that I need to stay in my own lane as much as possible. If you're looking at what everyone else is doing you'll never get anything done. Nothing important anyway (because nothing is more important that fulfilling your OWN mission.)

You have to focus on what you're doing. Side glances are distracting. Glean from others. Read biographies. Take training and so on. But funnel that into your system. Not theirs.

No, money wise I'd give myself a yearly allowance out of my net worth. If I have 10M I'd give myself a percentage and the rest would go into funding projects. (Like my travelling writers club).

Legacies and philanthropy are big interests. That's something I want to share with my partner and loved ones. Its a family thing.

I don't think in terms of allowance. I think in sales. If I want something I price it out. I'm not really spending because I'm making it back. I'm not a fan of debt. How do you pay for it becomes a test of skill and ingenuity. Wealth acquisition is thrilling. I love brainstorming profit making ventures.

ReesePiece23 · Oct 23, 2020

Bèlla said:
I've tried to extend it. I gained an hour. I've tracked my sleep and made adjustments. Five is the sweet spot.

You have to focus on what you're doing. Side glances are distracting. Glean from others. Read biographies. Take training and so on. But funnel that into your system. Not theirs.

Legacies and philanthropy are big interests. That's something I want to share with my partner and loved ones. Its a family thing.

I don't think in terms of allowance. I think in sales. If I want something I price it out. I'm not really spending because I'm making it back. I'm not a fan of debt. How do you pay for it becomes a test of skill and ingenuity. Wealth acquisition is thrilling. I love brainstorming profit making ventures.

I have my mentors. John Lennon (which won't come as a surprise) is probably my biggest inspiration from a creative standpoint, MLK from a humanitarian standpoint, and Job and Habakkuk from a biblical standpoint. I don't directly copy but I live by the principals. Lennon for all his sins was a writing machine. Even when he had a writing block he came up with Nowhere Man - see what I'm saying?

Getting into debt is not on my to-do list. I've never been in debt and I REALLY don't intend to. I'll NEVER have a credit card and I'll never take out a loan. If I can't pay outright I don't make the purchase.

I think in terms of creating a legacy. Financial wealth is on the list, but it's not in the top three. Top five perhaps, but for me it's more important to have my niece's great grandchildren enjoying my work after I'm gone. "That guy was NUTS, but I would have liked to have met him."

Perhaps that's borderline narcissism, but also quite normal. Everyone wants to be remembered. After all, you won't take anything with you when you meet your maker. All you have is what you leave behind.

bèlla · Oct 23, 2020

ReesePiece23 said:
I have my mentors. John Lennon (which won't come as a surprise) is probably my biggest inspiration from a creative standpoint, MLK from a humanitarian standpoint, and Job and Habakkuk from a biblical standpoint. I don't directly copy but I live by the principals. Lennon for all his sins was writing machine. Even when he had a writing block he came up with Nowhere Man - see what I'm saying?

The Lord gave me four women from the bible. They're my guideposts. Everything I'm meant to accomplish can be viewed through them. When I developed my writing apprenticeship I chose four authors. I've learned a lot from them. There's a few business personalities who resonate. But for the most part the ladies are the ones I draw from.

Getting into debt is not on my to-do list. I've never been in debt and I REALLY don't intend to. I'll NEVER have a credit card and I'll never take out a loan. If I can't pay outright I don't make the purchase.

I don't care about credit cards. As long as you can pay it off. I draw the line at loans. I have an investment first ideology. Things must pay for themselves or support their upkeep. Especially property. I'm looking for vines or holiday lets.

I think in terms of creating a legacy. Financial wealth is on the list, but it's not in the top three. Top five perhaps, but for me it's more important to have my niece's great grandchildren enjoying my work after I'm gone. "That guy was NUTS, but I would have liked to have met him."

Legacy is comprehensive. The financial prong is obvious. You can include philanthropy, the arts, product development, etc. The family supports its continuance and develops a name for doing so.

Perhaps that's borderline narcissism, but also quite normal. Everyone wants to be remembered. After all, you won't take nothing with you when you meet your maker. All you have is what you leave behind.

Not at all. Art is wonderful. I like it. I don't want the headache of protecting it. That's the drawback.

SarahsKnight · Oct 23, 2020

Bèlla said:
The Lord gave me four women from the bible. They're my guideposts

I have been made curious, Bella. May I inquire as to who those four particular women might be?

bèlla · Oct 23, 2020

SarahsKnight said:
I have been made curious, Bella. May I inquire as to who those four particular women might be?

Deborah, Ruth, Sarah and Esther.

SarahsKnight · Oct 23, 2020

Bèlla said:
Deborah, Ruth, Sarah and Esther.

Ah, Ruth is an especially endearing and strong role model if I may say so myself. ^-^

bèlla · Oct 23, 2020

SarahsKnight said:
Ah, Ruth is an especially endearing and strong role model if I may say so myself. ^-^

Yes. I see traces of all four in myself. Sarah and Esther are very endearing.

ReesePiece23 · Oct 23, 2020

I have a genuine affinity for green tea but find hot drinks disturbing. So I've opted for "Cold Infuse" tea bags. Ha, what's the worst that can happen?

In fact, if the worst comes to it I'll just tear the bags open and smoke the leaves.

bèlla · Oct 23, 2020

ReesePiece23 said:
I have a genuine affinity for green tea but find hot drinks disturbing. So I've opted for "Cold Infuse" tea bags. Ha, what's the worst that can happen?

In fact, if the worst comes to it I'll just tear the bags open and smoke the leaves.

I don't do hot drinks anymore. I prefer them cold now. I make sun tea. Get a large and fill it with water and tea bags. I place it near the window. The sun does the job.

On a different note, I must thank you for the geisha comment. It took me back and allowed me to see how far I've come and the relationship I desired at the time. She and I are the same ethnicity, we were practicing Jews, similar backgrounds, demanding careers, and so on.

I wanted to be an influencer individually and within a pairing. The term didn't exist back then. Nevertheless, I wanted a stage and someone who'd share the work with me. That hasn't changed.

Tone · Oct 24, 2020

Well, it looks like I'm good at the bar so far.

They are talking about giving me more responsibility, like security type stuff.

Here's the best part... they want to use the business!

bèlla · Oct 24, 2020

When your flesh and spirit are duking it out its going to be a long day!

R1: I said, I don't ask for much. He says, you've been given much.
R2: He says, it's not best for you to have one like yourself. I'm shaking my head.
R3: He says, it will be better to have what you want. But is better best?

Yes! Followed by laughter. I'm impressed with His comebacks.

Tone · Oct 24, 2020

It's amazing sometimes what we assume about people. I was just reminded to always give the benefit of the doubt.

We may think that someone is playing with us or just being odd...

I taught one of my housemates how to heat a tortilla on the stove...he did 40 something years in prison... straight.

bèlla · Oct 24, 2020

*pokes @ReesePiece23 and @MehGuy*

I was feeling the love...

ReesePiece23 · Oct 24, 2020

Bèlla said:
*pokes @ReesePiece23 and @MehGuy*

I was feeling the love...

I must say, it's rather flattering to be thought of in that regard. Not bad for a moody sarcastic socialist.

bèlla · Oct 24, 2020

ReesePiece23 said:
I must say, it's rather flattering to be thought of in that regard. Not bad for a moody sarcastic socialist.

I'm fond of both of you. The feeling is deserved.

~Bella

ReesePiece23 · Oct 24, 2020

Yeah, we're both pretty unassuming. I can be a bit verbose at times, but it's not to impress. I'm ACTUALLY like that. ^_^

ReesePiece23 · Oct 24, 2020

"Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!" Is one of those weird Sgt. Pepper era songs that makes you hear colours and envisage sounds. The opening sounds very cyan and neon orange to me.

I'm going to paint what I can see in the song tomorrow.

bèlla · Oct 25, 2020

ReesePiece23 said:
Yeah, we're both pretty unassuming. I can be a bit verbose at times, but it's not to impress. I'm ACTUALLY like that.

Neither of you try to impress me. You don't have to. And you don't apologize for who you are. If you wanted a Bugatti I wouldn't care. I'm not a hater.

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