Thoughts – Page 5 – Chris Athanasiadis

You’re Fired Is Good For You

In my previous lives in different professions I was fired multiple times. It’s a bad feeling that makes you feel like a loser. But it was the best thing that’s ever happened to me and forced me to adapt. Adversity makes us stronger.

Camera Gear Is So Unimportant

Just reviewing gear all day. What’s in your bag? What’s my EDC? Does your camera have an extra function button? It’s really the lowest hanging fruit yet profitable. Appealing to our primal urges of the hunt. Hunting gear on eBay all day instead of animals with a giant spiked club.

Have You Experienced Real Adversity?

It’s hard to take much advice from people who have led cushy lives. The real person in you is displayed through hardship and experience. Is your advice given through a relatable lens or your utopian vision?

Struggles Are A Net Positive

I used to be addicted to drugs. I was a complete loser in my earlier days. I’m lucky I managed to escape prison. The only reason I avoided this was I somehow got the idea in my head that the military was good for me. And it worked. I can never be too upset aboutContinue reading “Struggles Are A Net Positive”

Find Jesus At Pirates Cove

If I Had A Super Power

I’d pick two. It’s not flying or immortality. It’s the ability of speak every language and understand the nature of anyone.

1% Of Privileged If You Live Near An American Beach

Reading People Like Milton Erickson

This is a superpower.

My Worst Job

I’ve had roughly 30 different jobs since I started working at 14. But the worst was a job I took in high school as a telemarketer. It was excruciating calling people for hours straight only to get rejected. I worked mostly on weekends. Don’t randomly call a house on Sunday in gods land. But itContinue reading “My Worst Job”

Long Road To Happiness

I’ve been through a lot of jobs. Quit and fired from. Developed thick skin and determination as a result. I’m fortunate to have my current job and life with a wonderful person. Life has a lot of curveballs but better to keep your head up and looking forward.