Way to go Hickoryhead

. No that was not too long. I think we are over loading this poor guys mind though. Don't worry Tmaxx we are not mad at you. You asked the question and we are just trying to ram a few points home so that you will think a little bit harder about what you want to do

. The one good thing that I see that you have is ambition. Most kids your age are still not done partying. Growing up I just did not see the point of all the booze and drugs to have fun. yeah I got drunk almost every day the first year that I was in the navy in Scotland at age 18, but finally realized that I was wasting my time and money on something that was hurting me more then it was worth. Just like smoking. You can try to justify it any way that you like, but it still adds up to nothing good.
You are at least wanting to get your life going at an early age. Knuckle down and give whatever you decide to do a fighting effort. Stop thinking about how screwed up the teacher is. If that holds you back then you will only have yoruself to blame. Hey Hickory I am glad you liked the speeding train story. I used to put that out there training recruits in boot camp every day to motivate them, and it really did make some of them think about where they wanted to go with their lives. My Father also taught me about risk. If you are not out there taking calculated risks in some way, then what the hell is the point in living. Do you want to stay in bed all day hiding from the world or get out there and experience life.
Tmaxx all we hope to do is help you in some small way that may connect our experiences with your way of thinking so you can move forward without any doubt as to what it is that you want out of your efforts. Plus everyone needs to know that if you just coast along letting Crap happen as the saying goes, then don't be angry when it amounts to a pile of the same stuff down the road that you have to deal with. I am all about motivating anyone who needs a gentle push to get moving. So just tell us what your thoughts are and we will be more than happy to assist you in some way. Have a good day man

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