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by andrewjl
1541 days ago
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> “you’re an adult once you realise you’re it; you can fail; and it’s nobody else’s job to make sure you don’t” There's an embedded ambiguity in your sentence in that there are two kinds of failure. One is a failure of endeavor where one don't get what one necessarily wants but who has the basics. Two is a catastrophic type failure with some combination of deprivation, insecurity, and health problems as a result. Most people would agree with your statement when it comes to one. When it comes to two I don't think such a consensus exists. My interpretation of the disagreement you are replying to is that possibly differing definitions of failure are being used. |
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Fair enough.
In 2008 somebody asked me if I wanted to try cocaine. I didn’t. He eventually moved on to heroine and his life is now utterly “failed.” in the worst sense. My life is good.
In 2013 somebody told me I need to buy as much bitcoin as I can. I didn’t. That guy is now a billionaire and I’m still an average dude.
Personally I see those two situations as basically the same: decision -> outcome.
There is a continuum of outcomes and the “fail” end could be really catastrophic, for you, your finances, your life, loved ones, possibly even the whole planet in the extreme.