How much have you changed in the past 5 years?

[caketastydelish]

Not to brag on myself too much but I'd like to think I've changed a LOT in the past five years (my political views, my personality, among other things).

How much have you changed in the past 5 years?

 

[Lexicus]

A good amount.

 

[Synobun]

Significantly.

My views are pretty much the same but my personality is more reserved. Health-wise I've changed (for the worse).

I wouldn't describe any of it as explicitly positive change although an argument could be made for the increased passivity. I'm less reactionary and less likely to make a reactionary opinion vocal now.

 

[GenMarshall]

Me? I've changed for the worst...

...and don't like one bit of it.

 

[Broken_Erika]

I have become more jaded and cynical than ever before.

 

[Valka D'Ur]

Positive: I've become more disciplined and confident in my writing.

Negative: I've already posted about some of it.

 

[Ryika]

I don't think I've changed much in general, at least when it comes to real life.

I guess the most dramatic change was my shift away from flirting with far-left ideals into the center-left due to heavy disagreement with the methods used, and knowledge that I gained.

 

[Narz]

I've changed alot.

Pro : Five years ago I was in an extremely dysfunctional relationship & I'm out of it now.
Con : It was with the mother of my child and the child still lives with her for now.

Pro : I'm in a lot better physical shape in terms of strength
Con : I'm 5 years older and my back injury has decreased my mobility & I'm more achy

Pro : I've learned alot about my own dysfunctional habits thru the relationship I'm in right now.
Con : It's a monogamous relationship so I can't bang random girls

Pro : I'm making and saving more money than ever before
Con : none really

Pro : I'm more hopeful about my future personally
Con : I'm a bit more despairing than even 5 years ago about the state of humanity/Earth.

Pro : I'm still learning
Con : I'm more conscious of my age & realizing that youth was to a large extent wasted on me & it makes me a bit sad about the time I wasted & not pursuing life with more vigor and confidence back then (tho 37 is still pretty young).

 

[GoodEnoughForMe]

I've changed a lot but probably not for the better (or worse really).

 

[Ryika]

Con : I'm more conscious of my age & realizing that youth was to a large extent wasted on me & it makes me a bit sad about the time I wasted & not pursuing life with more vigor and confidence back then

Why do you waste time with being sad about having wasted time in the past?

 

[Narz]

Why do you waste time with being sad about having wasted time in the past?

I try not to dwell, just let myself momentarily feel that way so I can better appreciate the opportunities I have now (by realizing the shortness of life).

 

[Commodore]

I care a lot less about what's going on in the world. I know I seem to argue passionately for a lot of issues here, but that's mostly just for entertainment. In my day-to-day life, I really don't worry about things that don't directly affect me or my family.

 

[Quintillus]

Fundamentally, not a whole lot, but there are some changes, largely positive. Probably the two most significant are that I'm somewhat more outgoing, and that I'm more confident in my professional capabilities (due largely to more experience, but also learning a lot while gaining that experience). The latter has led to being seen as a leader in the workplace for the first time, which is professionally rewarding.

 

[Chukchi Husky]

I've probably gotten a lot worse over the past five years, or even the past ten years.

 

[Disgustipated]

Pro : Five years ago I was in an extremely dysfunctional relationship & I'm out of it now.
Con : It was with the mother of my child and the child still lives with her for now.

Pro : I'm in a lot better physical shape in terms of strength
Con : I'm 5 years older and my back injury has decreased my mobility & I'm more achy

Pro : I've learned alot about my own dysfunctional habits thru the relationship I'm in right now.
Con : It's a monogamous relationship so I can't bang random girls

Pro : I'm making and saving more money than ever before
Con : none really

Pro : I'm more hopeful about my future personally
Con : I'm a bit more despairing than even 5 years ago about the state of humanity/Earth.

Pro : I'm still learning
Con : I'm more conscious of my age & realizing that youth was to a large extent wasted on me & it makes me a bit sad about the time I wasted & not pursuing life with more vigor and confidence back then (tho 37 is still pretty young).

I had to quote this since I share 4 of your Pros, and perhaps the last con (although to be realistic I know I lacked a lot of motivation then and now). In case anyone is curious, the pros I share with this quoted post are #1, #2, #3, and #5. #2 I'm pretty happy about as you always read men get weaker as they age where as I'm much stronger than I was at 18.

Anyways I can't quite pin down how much I've changed in 5 years. I'm more depressed now than 5 years ago for sure. But some things are better as I mentioned above. Depression really wrecks my motivation which I have none of right now. Okay, that's not entirely true, I have been able to maintain some of my workouts, but only the ones I do at work (don't tell). Soon as I get home my motivation goes out the window.

 

[Akka]

I have become more jaded and cynical than ever before.

You stole my line

 

[Traitorfish]

More beard. More tattoos. More body-fat. Two out of three ain't bad.

 

[Narz]

Disgustipated, I used to really judge myself for not being able to do things no matter the circumstances but I'm starting to realize that circumstances really are important.

Why do you think it's easier to work out at work but not home?

I have my own, like it's very hard, nearly impossible for me to read a book at home but put me on a train and reading is effortless.

Depression sucks but as much as possible try to appreciate the things you can do and expand on them.

 

[wolfigor]

Negative:
- I gained a lot of weight
- I gave up dream of great/sustained career development
- I got a family (no more free-time, lot of additional expenses, additional responsibilities, no privacy, etc.)

Positive:
- I have a nice job & position in it
- I got a family
- I started swordfighting and I am good at it (even with extra weight and minimal time to train)

 

[W|M]

More beard, more singing, more anarchism