Ahtong 1st Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Being contented is a state of mind. A person is slack only from the perspective of someone who is more industrious. How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 basically contentment already quite hard to have it... i think slack..lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 wah bro u long time appear once..come out v chim quote again as usual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 sounds like what i am doing now, slacking and no more motivation to chiong career (after 15 years). contented sounds like a good word for self consolation? it has pro and con and reflect how you view life and life surrounding you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Being contented is a state of mind. A person is slack only from the perspective of someone who is more industrious. LIKE!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Hi bro, Yup, it's been some time. Hope all has been well for you! wah bro u long time appear once..come out v chim quote again as usual 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 sounds like what i am doing now, slacking and no more motivation to chiong career (after 15 years). contented sounds like a good word for self consolation? it has pro and con and reflect how you view life and life surrounding you actively disengaged? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 but i dun waste time playing pc game, i rather stare at ceiling whole day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Being contented is a state of mind. A person is slack only from the perspective of someone who is more industrious. best explanation. like i am contented with what i have now. but i am working towards getting more. even if i dont get, i wont feel sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Ironically, it is your current state of mind that allows you to achieve even more with less! By letting go, you receive more. The more one clings to what he has, the harder it is to progress. best explanation. like i am contented with what i have now. but i am working towards getting more. even if i dont get, i wont feel sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only He is contented, not slack. From your example, he is "not trying to move up", it does not mean he won't move up of given a chance. He is just happy as he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only to each his own. if it's a 'lifestyle' one chooses, they shld live wif it. juz dun lay the blame on FT, gahmen, kiasu s'poreans, ozone layer, etc if opportunities past them by. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVT Supercharged September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only What about his love life? He got gf? He contented with her? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 He is contented, not slack. so if one works for 1 year, got saving liaoz, quite job for half year, than no money repeat the cycle.. slack or contented? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Ironically, it is your current state of mind that allows you to achieve even more with less! By letting go, you receive more. The more one clings to what he has, the harder it is to progress. no string attach will likely make you perform better. as you wont weight your every action on whether this is going to be value added for the promotion or not. you will just do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moredhel 2nd Gear September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 How do we tell the difference? Let's say someone don't earn much. By being frugal, he has some small savings and is perfectly ok with not owning a car or living in a condo ever. At work, he is quite happy where he is and not trying to move further up. At home, just play PC games and go for occasional movie / window shopping on weekends Is this considered contented or slack? Above is hypothetical example only Slack(in SG context only), or I'd go for a moderate view, Lack of Ambition. While we are in our peak working age, 25-40, this is the period where the choices we make and effort we put in determines our future. If he has no dependents and don't intend to marry, and his parents have enough retirement funds to take care of themselves, and he doens't mind that he has no insurance against any crisis that might come his way, then that's the life to lead. People however, are always looking to improve themselves, in character or financially, and not trying the best you can might result in regrets/liabilities in future which is the point many people are buffering against through hard/smart work. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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