deceitful, greedy, and conniving

what do you think ?

absolutely

even if all you're successful at

is not being deceitful, greedy and conniving

you've accomplished something

somebody once told me that

success isn't always about the things you do

but about the type of person you are

I think there's some truth to that

never underestimate the power of being a decent person

Totally and for inspiration I look to Warren Buffet. Not only is he the greatest investor who ever lived he's also the most philanthropic.

When he passes away he's donating 83% of his $47 billion dollar fortune to the Bill Gates Foundation.

good question!

I offer this word also

nepotism

i think it is far easier to be successful if you're a dickhead.

that's the trouble...i haven't found a way to make my shitty personality lucrative.

whistle said:

i think it is far easier to be successful if you're a dickhead.

that's the trouble...i haven't found a way to make my shitty personality lucrative.

I'm sure it's because your personality ISN'T shitty

ZombieKitten said:

whistle said:

i think it is far easier to be successful if you're a dickhead.

that's the trouble...i haven't found a way to make my shitty personality lucrative.

I'm sure it's because your personality ISN'T shitty

i try, but people just laugh when i get stroppy.

'look, the little man is getting angry, tee-hee'

whistle said:

ZombieKitten said:

I'm sure it's because your personality ISN'T shitty

i try, but people just laugh when i get stroppy.

'look, the little man is getting angry, tee-hee'

what do you do for a living?

ZombieKitten said:

whistle said:

i try, but people just laugh when i get stroppy.

'look, the little man is getting angry, tee-hee'

what do you do for a living?

i work in the technology industry.

whistle said:

ZombieKitten said:

what do you do for a living?

i work in the technology industry.

don't we all no REALLY what do you do?

ZombieKitten said:

whistle said:

i work in the technology industry.

don't we all no REALLY what do you do?

i think about what i might have for lunch, mostly.

I guess it is possible. However, if you're not one of the greedy, crooked ones there's a high chance that you are neglecting yourself and your loved ones due to putting so much into your career. This is what I've seen happening in my family and circle of friends. It's also quite likely that even if you wouldn't be considered greedy and deceitful yourself you may be working for a company or organization that is nevertheless run on such values.

It's all about how you define success.

PicklesMcMillan said:

deceitful, greedy, and conniving

what do you think ?

yes. but, our political and economic structures are not set uop to nurture those qualities, per se.

PicklesMcMillan said:

deceitful, greedy, and conniving

what do you think ?

I think that's the best way to be successful because that in itself is a success.

RenHoek said:

Totally and for inspiration I look to Warren Buffet. Not only is he the greatest investor who ever lived he's also the most philanthropic.

When he passes away he's donating 83% of his $47 billion dollar fortune to the Bill Gates Foundation.

Hes from Omaha!

Ralph Waldo Emerson

(1803-1882)

Success

To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better,
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

http://www.rwe.org/pages/...uccess.htm

orger said:

absolutely

even if all you're successful at

is not being deceitful, greedy and conniving

you've accomplished something

somebody once told me that

success isn't always about the things you do

but about the type of person you are

I think there's some truth to that

never underestimate the power of being a decent person

this is hard for me because all i see are lying bragging assholes with "success"

everytime i try to be a decent person i get ran over or ignored

ZombieKitten said:

good question!

I offer this word also

nepotism

i dont kitten reality is proving other wise right now

why be a good person....

XxAxX said:

PicklesMcMillan said:

deceitful, greedy, and conniving

what do you think ?

yes. but, our political and economic structures are not set uop to nurture those qualities, per se.

why be a good person then? ...

please tell me why i should be good person?

PicklesMcMillan said:

XxAxX said:

yes. but, our political and economic structures are not set uop to nurture those qualities, per se.

why be a good person then? ...

please tell me why i should be good person?

If you want to be successful in societys terms then you may have to be greedy and deceitful. Maybe we need a new definition of what being successful means. To me being successful is when you are totally true to yourself.

PicklesMcMillan said:

deceitful, greedy, and conniving

what do you think ?

That would depend on your definition of "successful".

I think Garry Shandling put it best, when he said, "Nice guys finish first. If you don't know that, then you don't know where the finish line is."

whistle said:

i think it is far easier to be successful if you're a dickhead.

that's the trouble...i haven't found a way to make my shitty personality lucrative.

ConsciousContact said:

PicklesMcMillan said:

why be a good person then? ...

please tell me why i should be good person?

If you want to be successful in societys terms then you may have to be greedy and deceitful. Maybe we need a new definition of what being successful means. To me being successful is when you are totally true to yourself.

so why be good if doesnt get you anywhere in society ?

i can be true to myself all day long but 2 "society" thats not a feat so what good is it

Ace said:

PicklesMcMillan said:

deceitful, greedy, and conniving

what do you think ?

That would depend on your definition of "successful".

I think Garry Shandling put it best, when he said, "Nice guys finish first. If you don't know that, then you don't know where the finish line is."

but why should you and i be good and decent people?......

no one is anwering my question they keep giving me quotes and poems of what other people think

what do YOU think

why do you try to be a good person ?......

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PicklesMcMillan said:

orger said:

absolutely

even if all you're successful at

is not being deceitful, greedy and conniving

you've accomplished something

somebody once told me that

success isn't always about the things you do

but about the type of person you are

I think there's some truth to that

never underestimate the power of being a decent person

this is hard for me because all i see are lying bragging assholes with "success"

everytime i try to be a decent person i get ran over or ignored

Usually, they're only lying about how much was earned vs. how much was handed to them through family connections.

Cinnie said:

PicklesMcMillan said:

this is hard for me because all i see are lying bragging assholes with "success"

everytime i try to be a decent person i get ran over or ignored

Usually, they're only lying about how much was earned vs. how much was handed to them through family connections.

i think there lying about much more than you and i can ever imagine

i think about some of the white lies i told, that saved me from being judged and when people know

things some like to throw it your face or twist it and use it to get ahead

Cinnie said:

this song is so ironic

because they dont REALLY have tons of money, jets, and fuckin bitches that dont speak english but people believe them and in turn they get more money than they had before from a hit song, more respect they before because they made money off the song