What is your proudest moment so far?

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by superdog

I am honestly not proud of anything in my life.

I have been told by people (mostly my parents) that I should be, but I just don't feel it.

Most second generation businesses fail. The vast majority of 3rd generations fail.

This year we were just named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing businesses, and I was essentially put into a group of "2017's Greatest Entrepreneurs".

I married a woman who is a far better person that I am.

I have friends that I have been friends with since I was 2.

I was told I was going to be a failure in life. I had teachers suggest I did not have the attention span to make it through college, yet I graduated from a good University early.

I am 43 and currently in school to get my MBA.

I support my parents in their retirement.

I don't feel pride.

I feel like this what I should be doing.

There are no medals or hoorays for the stuff we are supposed to be doing.

This sounds like my father talking. When I first got sober, I would talk to him about the progress I was making and he would simply say,
"Mark, that is what MEN do."

Keep working on that MBA, hopefully, you will get a sense of pride from the accomplishment.

I am much more prideful that he is. It is a character flaw that I am acutely aware of. One the bright side of that flaw is that I feel pretty great about life most days.

[AK797]

For me it's a GCMG or nothing.

Bernard: "Of course, in the Foreign service, CMG stands for Call Me God. And KCMG for Kindly Call Me God.”
PM Hacker: “What about GCMG?”
Bernard: “God Calls Me God.”

[j0oftheworld]

I can be an idiot, it’s not the first time..

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Congrats! My proudest moments were also the birth of my children as well. Then watching them grow up and hearing my 9 yr old that he wants to be like daddy one day. That is top notch satisfaction for me. But one more recent event, my father who died six weeks ago, was in the hospital slowly slipping away to death, and he tells me that I have made him so
proud with all my achievements in life, family and business. He said he can go peacefully knowing this.....one of my most bittersweet moments in my 47yrs.


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Sorry to read about your father.,my sincere condolences. I lost my father earlier this year and it's a shattering experience. We were very close.

Your moment with him is touching and made me feel good. Bittersweet indeed.

Mark

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[SDRider]

Originally Posted by droptopman

This sounds like my father talking. When I first got sober, I would talk to him about the progress I was making and he would simply say,
"Mark, that is what MEN do."

Keep working on that MBA, hopefully, you will get a sense of pride from the accomplishment.

I am much more prideful that he is. It is a character flaw that I am acutely aware of. One the bright side of that flaw is that I feel pretty great about life most days.

I'm kind of the opposite. I'm probably much harder on myself than I should be and I can get into a funk sometimes because of it. I'm generally pretty happy about my life though and when I do get down occasionally it generally doesn't last long and I try not to let other people know I'm suffering.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Syed117

When I see people from high school, no one cares that I went to med school, or that I have a Rolex, or whatever other random meaningless thing that might show that I did well.

All they ask about is that ridiculous Xbox truck.

So in the end, that's what that entire group of people will remember me for. That I'm good at video games.... So proud

Im glad that I am not the only one who feels that way when going back home

[AK797]

Pride is an emotion you should reserve for others, esp children. To feel it of yourself is a bit dodgy and a slippery slope.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by AK797

Pride is an emotion you should reserve for others, esp children. To feel it of yourself is a bit dodgy and a slippery slope.

this is true. My oldest son started school this year, and last week he finally got all the buttons on his school uniform done by himself. I can't remember the last time I was that proud of anything i did personally. Seriously

[mannyv11]

Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

I can be an idiot, it’s not the first time..

what is this forum becoming with comments like this

[Lord Woodford MBE]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Earning my Navy Pilot Wings and serving my country in time of war.

Outstanding you must be so proud to have served your country and decorated with Honour.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

what is this forum becoming with comments like this

I agree Manny, we have heartfelt comments about military service, becoming a parent, earning a degree or reward, overcoming an addiction, serious topics that make you glad to be alive; then someone pipes in with a sexual conquest.

Good for you but if you want to brag take it to a sex blog, not TRF.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Lord Woodford MBE

Outstanding you must be so proud to have served your country and decorated with Honour.

Thank you sir! And I congratulate you on your outstanding accomplishments

[Lord Woodford MBE]

Originally Posted by joli160

Frank, as an active Master Mariner I support very much what you do. Still lots of life threatening ignorance in our field. Huge congrats on receiving your lordship.

Many thanks for your kind words

But I feel I must add The Title of Lord is offered by The House of Lords to which I do not feel worthy of. As many have done so much more than I within the Maritime industry.

[Lord Woodford MBE]

Originally Posted by minute_man

Couldn't agree more.

Thank you Frank for your contribution and congratulations on your lordship.

Many Thanks Basil

But I still have a lot to learn about Rolex but do love the brand

[mannyv11]

Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

I can be an idiot, it’s not the first time..

that is a comment I can get behind

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Lord Woodford MBE

Firstly i would like to Defend Duncan`s reply

As he is totally within his right to the freedom of speech and may state anything within reason he wishes. I do not in anyway feel offended or insulted by his comments.

Duncan is quite right in stating the bad press within our own Parliament & House of Lords.

Plus many feel the Honours system should be scraped altogether...

MonBK - In Answering your original question -

My late fathers & My own Honour where separate and can`t be inherited or shared within the rules of The Order laid down by King George V 1917

It seems Duncan has been banned if this was down to his comments regarding this thread I would wish to see him reinstated as i was not offended in anyway.

Kind Regards

Thank you Dear Lord.

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by Lord Woodford MBE

Firstly i would like to Defend Duncan`s reply

As he is totally within his right to the freedom of speech and may state anything within reason he wishes. I do not in anyway feel offended or insulted by his comments.

Duncan is quite right in stating the bad press within our own Parliament & House of Lords.

Plus many feel the Honours system should be scraped altogether...

MonBK - In Answering your original question -

My late fathers & My own Honour where separate and can`t be inherited or shared within the rules of The Order laid down by King George V 1917

It seems Duncan has been banned if this was down to his comments regarding this thread I would wish to see him reinstated as i was not offended in anyway.

Kind Regards

Very noble comment (no pun intended). If you don't take offence then I would presume no one else should. I could be wrong. I wonder if it will affect the previous decision.

[mannyv11]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Very noble comment (no pun intended). If you don't take offence then I would presume no one else should. I could be wrong. I wonder if it will affect the previous decision.

if you look at the other guys posts over his last few comments I can see why the moderators made the decision to remove him from the forum.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Lord Woodford MBE

It seems Duncan has been banned if this was down to his comments regarding this thread I would wish to see him reinstated as i was not offended in anyway.

Kind Regards

I can't speak authoritatively in this case, but bans are often temporary, unless the violations are especially egregious or frequent.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Lord Woodford MBE

Many thanks for your kind words

But I feel I must add The Title of Lord is offered by The House of Lords to which I do not feel worthy of. As many have done so much more than I within the Maritime industry.

Really? Then maybe don't use it twice in your personal details.

I'm sure this contributed to riling up Duncan, who was banned for multiple use of bad language not just here.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by AK797

Really? Then maybe don't use it twice in your personal details.

I'm sure this contributed to riling up Duncan, who was banned for multiple use of bad language not just here.

This discussion seems to have become political, reeking of class conflict.



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[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This discussion seems to have become political, reeking of class conflict.

It's a cultural thing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_poppy_syndrome

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I can't speak authoritatively in this case, but bans are often temporary, unless the violations are especially egregious or frequent.

Just for the record, it's rare for a banned member to be reinstated. Enough accumulated infraction points can remove posting rights for weeks or months, but a ban is almost always permanent. This helps us keep TRF one of the friendliest and most civil places on the Internet.

[yannis]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just for the record, it's rare for a banned member to be reinstated. Enough accumulated infraction points can remove posting rights for weeks or months, but a ban is almost always permanent. This helps us keep TRF one of the friendliest and most civil places on the Internet.

You need to sacrifice some freedom of speech to keep things civil and you are doing great guys. Indeed TRF is one of the friendliest and most civil online communities. Good work fellas.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just for the record, it's rare for a banned member to be reinstated. Enough accumulated infraction points can remove posting rights for weeks or months, but a ban is almost always permanent. This helps us keep TRF one of the friendliest and most civil places on the Internet.

[Headshrinker]

My accomplishments are now rooted in my children. Last night my wife and I attended our daughters National Honor Society induction. I have not pushed her in anyway, but she may follow her Dad to Princeton University in 2019...

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

My accomplishments are now rooted in my children. Last night my wife and I attended our daughters National Honor Society induction. I have not pushed her in anyway, but she may follow her Dad to Princeton University in 2019...

Wow. Very cool. You’ve done well.

[gwalker]

Maybe not as sentimental as most but I hit a hole in one on a 187 yard par 3 and my partner got up hit it in the water then holed it for par. Maybe not my proudest moment but pretty darn cool


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[OgSnowflake]

Haven’t had mine yet but if all goes well this will prob be it:

Plan on showing up to my dads house sometime in March with 2 weekly badges to the masters golf tournament and asking him to go with me.....haven’t spoken to him since 2012 so it could be rather interesting.

[Canefan1]

Don’t have one although I’m proud of the way that I treat others in Life.