Teknoe Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 George McFly. I just watched Back to the Future (always seen bits and pieces of it before but never saw it beginning to end until just now). Wow, those scenes of McFly made me think of myself, and many of you LS guys out there (SomeDude81, Lawmaker, one goal, etc.) BTTF is not only one seriously awesome movie, but I didn't know it was also so inspirational for "nice guys" like you and me. All it takes is one moment, one act of love to win a girl's heart sometimes. An example from my own life, my ex once told me the one moment that changed her perspective of me as just her best guy friend to boyfriend material was when we walked out of the theatre I happened to place my hand on the small of her back. She said at that moment she saw me differently, that I was a protector, a warrior, a lover... someone who could GUIDE and TAKE CARE of her. Placing my hand on the small of her back walking out of the theatre wasn't planned or conscious on my part. It just sort of happened... fell into place! (And we had spent a lot of quality 1 on 1 time prior to that -- preparation!) That same night I kissed her and we became a couple a few days later There's a lot whole lotta luck involved, but you also need to prepare yourself for THAT BIG ONE moment where the girl switches from seeing you as any other guy to HER guy. After all, Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. It's so true. Many of us keep praying and wishing for the opportunity, but are you actually PREPARING, too? Rhetorical question, something to chew on. Anyway, I feel like I could run a marathon right now, or tell the girl of my dreams that I like her. What an inspirational movie Back to the Future is... it really makes you think about your own everyday choices, and how it affects your future. Are you the person today who you want to be? If not, what changes need to be made? How bad do you want it? How hard are you willing to work at it? My fellow LoveShack brothers -- let's REALLY take those constructive steps to make today count so tomorrow is bright. Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. I really hope this message blesses somebody up in here *cue BTTF theme*
Damien Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Man I haven't seen that film since I was like 2, must re-watch! Should have an old VHS tape around my dad's shed somewhere.. (Yes, we still have our old VHS player LOL) Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences though
frustr8ed Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 George Mcfly was a complete pervert peering into Loraine's window who only got with her because he was stupid enough to fall out of a tree and she had some type of Florence Nightingail syndrome. Their relationship was originally built on a lie by George. "He was bird watching." The only reason things ended up for the better was because of Marty, and he only helped out so he could exist in the future. If Marty didn't go back in time and mess up the time space continuum George and Loraine would be living a boring, unhappy, going through the paces relationship/marriage.
Author Teknoe Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 George Mcfly was a complete pervert peering into Loraine's window who only got with her because he was stupid enough to fall out of a tree and she had some type of Florence Nightingail syndrome. The only reason things ended up for the better was because of Marty, and he only helped out so he could exist in the future. If Marty didn't go back in time and mess up the time space continuum George and Loraine would be living a boring, unhappy, going through the paces relationship/marriage. And that ONLY adds to the brilliance. See, a lot of us guys are just WAITING AROUND HOPING TO BUMP INTO THE RIGHT WOMAN. They're overly obsessed with it, and focus all their energy into their crush(es) rather than working first on themselves. It is only after George McFly works on himself that the relationship with his to-be wife is exciting and rich. Memo to LS guys: Don't just sit around on your butt hoping to find Ms. Right. FIRST BECOME MR. RIGHT! If only more guys here took this to heart. Instead, I've seen some that are stubborn and refuse to consider being helped by helping themselves. Work on your ***** first before you consider seriously dating someone!
Hot Chick Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Yes but you don't really make your point because she is your ex. You apparently weren't right for each other, so there goes your theory.
Author Teknoe Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Yes but you don't really make your point because she is your ex. You apparently weren't right for each other, so there goes your theory. Well, I was 20 then and she was 18. And the success or failure of that relationship wasn't the main point, anyhow. Just drawing upon a concrete positive example that happened to me, and worked at the time. I didn't have my stuff together then (neither did she) and thus we didn't work out. Thanks for bringing this up, as this formula is SO true: Not ready + not ready = misery Ready + not ready = frustrated Ready + Ready = optimum chance for success When I was 20 and she was 18, we were definitely both not ready. However, first 2-3 months = honeymoon. After that, it was a gradual decline. The point remains. Although fictional, George McFly is a model man to follow for many LS guys here
Cracker Jack Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Haven't seen that movie in awhile. Regardless, the post was great. Btw, love the positive outlook you try to provide on these forums. It's very refreshing to me, and gives me hope for the future.
carhill Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 I was in my mid-20's when BTTF first came out and I naturally identified with Emmett Brown and it was about that time I came up with two 'sayings' which would hold to be pretty true throughout the subsequent decades. One was 'longevity is the ultimate success' and the other was 'success is where preparation and opportunity meet'. Life has pretty much borne that out and Doc Brown is pretty much still where it's at, evidenced by the computer this being posted on having been in dozens of parts spread around the dining room table last night and the Science Channel and Michio Kaku being on the TV right now. Accepting one's path is part of living a healthy life, IMO. Happenis is a many-faceted thing.
Author Teknoe Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Haven't seen that movie in awhile. Regardless, the post was great. Btw, love the positive outlook you try to provide on these forums. It's very refreshing to me, and gives me hope for the future. Thanks CJ. Well I've always been a glass half full kind of guy, and although I have had my heart broken numerous times in the past couple years, I still try my best not to grow weary of doing good, or growing jaded/cynical. I just came back from running 5 miles. I made a summer goal to run 100 miles, and I'm almost halfway there (48%, or 48 miles out of 100 for those keeping score at home). Just keeping to get myself in better shape plus running, setting goals and accomplishing them makes me feel good. It's also nice to get some sunshine and be productive -- rather than sit on my ass at home all day refreshing different message boards and posting tons of "help me" type threads. You can help yourself a lot more by obsessing less and getting out of the house doing something positive (i.e. exercise, volunteer, there are many things one can see, do, learn, bless others, grow in!)
oldguy Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 'success is where preparation and opportunity meet'. This might also go well with; 'luck is the residue of hard work'.
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