Thread: Kind of makes one think...

So I just noticed that I have the 7th highest number of rep points on this forum...

For a moment, I was excited. Granted, this might just mean I post a lot on this forum, but I suppose I must post some useful information from time to time to gather that many rep points.

After a minute my initial excitement wore off. I looked at the other people on the top line of rep points...

MJ - multi-millionaire

Diane Kennedy - multi-millionaire

SteveO - multi-millionaire

RussH - multi-millionaire

Around the World - multi-millionaire

I realized JScott is the only person ahead of me who does not admit to being a multi-millionaire. (And from everything I've read by JScott and about JScott, I suspect he is at least a millionaire...)

SeanS - 29 years old and a net worth of (-$56,000). Yes folks, negative.

I read RDPD in 2003 and immediately began to understand the principles and ideas that were presented. From 2003 - July 2007, I thought of business ideas, went to a couple of REI meetings, etc but never TOOK ANY ACTION AT ALL.

Due to this 4 year initial hesitation, it will be a few years before my current plan pays off.

I HOPE ANYONE WHO IS "WAITING" TO GET STARTED READS THIS AND IT MAKES THEM WANT TO TAKE ACTION!

I AM A PEFECT EXAMPLE OF "ANALYSIS PARALYSIS."

IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH YOU KNOW, IT MATTERS WHAT YOU DO WITH IT.

READY, FIRE, AIM.

(NOT READY, AIM, FIRE)

I dunno, the forum is all about community, and contribution to that community. Everyone contributes in their own way. Take a look at Yankee, he's 16 and is a positive member of the community. Who cares if you've made your success yet or not, as long as your contributing to the overall atmosphere here, you deserve rep points. To me they claim, listen to what this person has to ask or say, they will not waste your time.

Contributing to the positive overall atmosphere includes:
-thought out useful responses.
-asking questions to increase dialog and knowledge. Not knowing is not a bad thing, acting like you know and not seeking that knowledge is dangerous for everyone.
-a personal drive to succeed. Taking action, and not like 99% of the people out there who claim they want to be successful, but never do a damn thing about it.
-positive attitude. No one likes a negative Nancy. Negative folks seem to drag others down with them. It really hurts an online community.

Okay, I'll fess up to ignorance.
Are we talking rep speed here?

If so, I'm going way too fast.

And do you have to be a multi millionaire
for me to learn from you?
Nope.
Everyone is an expert in something.
And everyone is lacking some knowledge somewhere.

I've been guilty of thinking someone had a good post and not adding to their rep. Often it's because by the time I read it, it appears that 2-3 may have already given rep speed. And other times it just gets overlooked because it's different, meaning in other forums you comment back if you like something someone said and there is no speed rep. Then come here and you don't necessarily think about giving it.

I will attempt to be more aware of giving it. We can all learn something from each other, even if it's what not to do!

Originally Posted by Kimber

Are we talking rep speed here?

If so, I'm going way too fast.

Well, we don't want you to get all uncomfortable at those high speeds, Kimber.

As a mod, I can slow you down, if you'd like.

What feels better to you? 20 mph? 5 mph?

Let me know.

-Russ H.

Oh, boy, I'd get to choose, Russ?
I wish MJ had a yield sign 'cause that's what I'm all about.
Definitely not fastlane.

But if that's not available,
I wouldn't mind being slowed down to 10 mph.
That's my target on a lot of things
(10% + growth in earnings, etc)

That's slow enough so I can do my usual
out the passenger window photography.
LOL

You guys are adorable.
Love the Kimber Crossing sign.

You know only on this Forum
is building a million in net worth over 13 years
slowlane.
Gotta love that!

Oh, shoot, that reminds me.
Gotta put in my buys.