The correlation between running well an economic success is very strong. That is if you apply the same discipline, determination and energy. The correlation between grades is less strong but still strong enough. Most should do fine if they apply themselves.
This is an interesting thread, especially "right here" and the varied responses.
fdga wrote:
The correlation between running well an economic success is very strong.
I don't necessarily agree, but would modify by saying that but for the truly gifted, the discipline required to run well or compete at a high level in any of the non-glamour sports (running, wrestling, swimming, polo, etc) will typically carry over to success in life.
What is success? That's an entirely different topic. By western standards, I suppose it would involve significant occupational and/or personal achievement, some level of wealth and positive personal relationships and shared experiences. Most of the successful runners I know have these boxes checked.
Actually, the father of Aerobics, Dr Kenneth Copper, discovered that there is a strong correlation between aerobic fitness and success. His tested thousands of young air force personal. He saw that if one passed the simple running test, I think is 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes or something, then those would be the best candidates for being officers.
https://66.media.tumblr.com/2029c765b3c06f9636184e767dd0a19d/tumblr_mykzlsNGDq1ssqxwho1_500.gifSeriously mate? wrote:
Define average life? I assume you're from the states so even if you think your life sucks, it doesn't. Try walking 5 miles one way to get clean water and living in complete filth with hardly any food to eat. Get over yourself and appreciate what you've got. If you don't like your life then do something about it.
I swear that everyone on this board thinks non-stem degrees are fucking useless. That's complete bullshit. Not everyone likes or can do things related to STEM. Most successful CEO's are economics majors. While yes a degree in Art is totally useless unless you want to teach, a lot of lawyers are political science and philosophy majors. My dad has a chemical engineering degree and an economics degree, and he makes a bank with his economics degree.
Sorry about that psych degree from a liberal arts college isn’t paying the bills. People on this site are merely reading about the data instead of complaining from the heart like you are.
It's common to feel like you've underachieved. Hell, even Bekele and Bezos probably feel like f-ups sometimes. Try to focus on positives, whether financial, social, good health etc. that others less fortunate would envy.
Re professional success, see Carnegie's book How To Win Friends And Influence People. He's right, it's more about social skills than pure talent and drive. Reading it made me realize that I tend to do the opposite of his major rules, hence underachievement compared to academic, athletic and other predictors. But there's ample time to learn from mistakes and improve.
Life lesson No. 1: Nothing you achieve in your school years determines what happens in the rest of your life. That is even more so if you are meeting standards set by others, as school usually requires. What happens in the rest of your life depends on the choices you make over the rest of your life. Success or failure is measurable only by your own goals or standards. Do what you want to do; give it your best shot. Doesn't work; do something else. Screw what anyone else thinks.
That's great advice. I will however say that there is a correlation between success in school, or anything for that matter, and success in everything else. The reason people do not succeed financially is because they do not interface with the economic system in the right manner. What this simply means is one needs to get the know-how and skills to interface correctly. Example, starting an online business that matches providers with consumers.
guily wrote:
That's great advice. I will however say that there is a correlation between success in school, or anything for that matter, and success in everything else. The reason people do not succeed financially is because they do not interface with the economic system in the right manner. What this simply means is one needs to get the know-how and skills to interface correctly. Example, starting an online business that matches providers with consumers.
You've missed the point somewhat. Like many, you assume success is about money. Like Trump. He is living proof that it isn't everything.
Armstronglivs wrote:
guily wrote:
That's great advice. I will however say that there is a correlation between success in school, or anything for that matter, and success in everything else. The reason people do not succeed financially is because they do not interface with the economic system in the right manner. What this simply means is one needs to get the know-how and skills to interface correctly. Example, starting an online business that matches providers with consumers.
You've missed the point somewhat. Like many, you assume success is about money. Like Trump. He is living proof that it isn't everything.
Yeah, define success. To me it is defined as meaningful purpose, a few loving/supportive friends and family, good works/being a good citizen, raising respectful/honest/hardworking/kind children and earning enough to provide reasonably for your family.
Overarching theme: Kindness, respect, good works, not hoarding
Trump is the antithesis of success wrote:
Armstronglivs wrote:
You've missed the point somewhat. Like many, you assume success is about money. Like Trump. He is living proof that it isn't everything.
Yeah, define success. To me it is defined as meaningful purpose, a few loving/supportive friends and family, good works/being a good citizen, raising respectful/honest/hardworking/kind children and earning enough to provide reasonably for your family.
Overarching theme: Kindness, respect, good works, not hoarding
You've defined success by your own standards, goals and aspirations. And that is the point.
Trump is the antithesis of success wrote:
Yeah, define success.
Having fun, being healthy, achieving something, and not being broke.
Method of getting there: find a stable job that you don't hate, doesn't demand a sh!tload of hours, and doesn't pay peanuts. State government jobs are probably the best.
Use your weekends, holidays, after-work hours, and vacation time to get that fun and achievement. This obviously varies from person to person. For some, it may mean climbing Everest. For others, it may mean writing a book. Or maybe it means tinkering with cars and computers and learning to fly a plane. Just do whatever floats your boat as long as it doesn't harm anyone else.
