Why?
I keep looking at the classified adds on Volkswagen/Porsche forums, the Volvo forum I'm on, and I chronically browse eBay. Why do I do this? I have a project on tha garage! I have a Volvo that is all but mine! Why do I consistently want something better than I already have? It depresses me that I'm never satisfied with what I've got.
The other day, I had an interesting conversation with my mom about changing one's perspective on a subject. I told her about an article I read about where a company took the new Honda Fit (a super tiny subcompact car) and raced it. What they did was just strip it down and modify the suspension. No major bolt on power components. It had 97hp. The article said it was one of the most pure racing cars they (the editors) had ever driven. Due to its lack of power, one had to keep the momentum up and truly think about how to pass someone (and that was usually done by out braking them as opposed to flying past them on a straightaway). That made me think a lot. Of course, I went to Honda's website and built up a Fit (boh sport and standard model) and for $20k (sport) or $15k (standard) I could have a rather interesting car. However, there are a few problems - 1) it's a Honda - the whole image associated with that. 2) I have absolutely no money. 3) I already have a project that will take up any money that I get. 4) I really don't need a new car. This whole thing goes back to me never being satisfied with what I have. I hate it.
A while ago I realzed something - I have ambition, but absolutely no follow through. I have wonderful ideas, but I can never seem to go anywhere with them. It sucks. Big time. I wish I had the ability to follow through on things. I wish I had money to truly allow me to follow through with some of my cool ideas. I wish I was better at life.
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The other day, I had an interesting conversation with my mom about changing one's perspective on a subject. I told her about an article I read about where a company took the new Honda Fit (a super tiny subcompact car) and raced it. What they did was just strip it down and modify the suspension. No major bolt on power components. It had 97hp. The article said it was one of the most pure racing cars they (the editors) had ever driven. Due to its lack of power, one had to keep the momentum up and truly think about how to pass someone (and that was usually done by out braking them as opposed to flying past them on a straightaway). That made me think a lot. Of course, I went to Honda's website and built up a Fit (boh sport and standard model) and for $20k (sport) or $15k (standard) I could have a rather interesting car. However, there are a few problems - 1) it's a Honda - the whole image associated with that. 2) I have absolutely no money. 3) I already have a project that will take up any money that I get. 4) I really don't need a new car. This whole thing goes back to me never being satisfied with what I have. I hate it.
A while ago I realzed something - I have ambition, but absolutely no follow through. I have wonderful ideas, but I can never seem to go anywhere with them. It sucks. Big time. I wish I had the ability to follow through on things. I wish I had money to truly allow me to follow through with some of my cool ideas. I wish I was better at life.
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posted by The Wookie | 9:40 AM
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