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What do you do and what great things have you learned along the way?
Love our 991 community.
I've noticed a special thing the users here seem to have in common… gratitude. That they've worked hard for years, and now have a sincere love and appreciation for even being able to experience their cars. Some are young, many are old. I figure there's got to be a lot of accumulated wisdom and experience in this group.
That being said, I thought it might be nice to hear:
1) what you've done in your life to get where you are, and
2) a great learning you've had along the way.
Whether you run a business, boot-strapped, are retired, or whatever else, it really doesn't matter. The second question is where the gold is. I'll get started.
1) I practice reconstructive surgery. It's a field of constant learning, being utterly humbled, and trying to your damnedest become better everyday.
2) I've learned to try to not let fear stand in the way. That if you have an idea, it's better to get out there and try--you'll learn much more by doing, than never attempting at all. In most cases, you can do it! And even if you can't, in the long run you''ll be ahead of where you were.
I hope to pass this lesson along to my kids. Every time I've been able to do this, it has without question made life better.
1) what you've done in your life to get where you are
Relatively young for this forum... 30. I work in advertising technology as a program manager, previously worked in ad sales and campaign management. It's a fun and constantly changing field, but absolutely not the reason why I'm a p-car owner.
My dad passed away from colon cancer last June, a result of exposure to toxins at Ground Zero (he was an NYPD first responder to 9/11). As a bucket list gift, I wanted to go for a drive with him in a fun car. Long story short, the COO at my previous job lent us his 992 for a weekend, and we had a great day driving, enjoying scenery, and most importantly sharing each other's company. I thought that was it, until a couple months later he told me "we should get a Porsche." We were not in a position to buy a Porsche, and I was pretty much a car neophyte. But knowing my dad was an unstoppable force, I had to do my research and see if I could steer him in a "reasonable" direction. That ended up being a 2013 991.1 C4S, which we got last February CPO with 47k miles. He only drove it a handful of times, but I know it made him unreasonably happy that we had it. After he passed I had friends and family asking if I would keep it (car was registered in my name). There was never a doubt. Is it the most prudent financial decision? No. But I'm lucky enough with where I am in my career to be able to make the payments, keep it at my mom's house, and enjoy the hell out of it. Just as he would have wanted.
2) a great learning you've had along the way.
It's a great day for a great day.
I came to the US at 25 looking for opportunities and a better life. I'm now 46, two amazing kids, a beautiful wife (a Jersey girl so the attitude is a package deal?) and a great life.
The American dream exists even though some people don't believe in it. Work hard, help others, be a good person. I'm very grateful and proud to be an American by choice.
I've always been kind of a pacifist. When I was a kid, my father told me, "Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it". I don't know what kind of soldier I'm gonna make, but I want you guys to know that if we ever get into really heavy combat... I'll be right behind you guys. Every step of the way.
I dress up in a suit and fight wannabe criminals all day using highly specialized weapons that took years to hone and master. I'm either a CPA or I'm Batman.
Great thread. A similar one was started in the CGT forum years ago and it was excellent.
1) what you've done in your life to get where you are, and
I've made a lot of mistakes. I've also started several businesses.
2) a great learning you've had along the way. I like studying philosophy and reference natural laws and principles to make important decisions. Faves:
- full effort + minimal expectations = success
- to get x, give 10x
- focus on the needs of others to have mine taken care of
- for every action, there is an equal and opposing reaction
- focus on the positive
- you're one in 8 billion so be humble
- forget about the past, don't worry about the future, meditate in the present
- you're going to die and don't know when so live for today
- whatever you have, it took the effort of many so be grateful
02-14-2023, 06:34 PM
What do you do and what great things have you learned along the way?
