ygolo
My termites win
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Action.
What does that word mean to you?
The contexts that I am interested in are when someone says:
"man of action" (why not a "woman of action", why is that such a rare phrase?)
When I was younger, the image of a "man of action" I had was Rambo or the Terminator. I disliked this image. I had no desire to be this sort of person (violent, brutish, imposing his will on others).
A little while later, I also thought maybe it was used to indicate people with lots of energy and vitality. This is a positive image, but one I will likely not aspire to.
But more recently, I have come to notice that sometimes when people use that word, they mean someone who is decisive, has great resolve, and willing to follow through on commitments. This, I believe, I am. I believe my track record shows this, based on what I have been able to accomplish despite struggles both external and internal.
So, given the context of my question, I ask again:
Action.
What does that word mean to you?
What does that word mean to you?
The contexts that I am interested in are when someone says:
"man of action" (why not a "woman of action", why is that such a rare phrase?)
When I was younger, the image of a "man of action" I had was Rambo or the Terminator. I disliked this image. I had no desire to be this sort of person (violent, brutish, imposing his will on others).
A little while later, I also thought maybe it was used to indicate people with lots of energy and vitality. This is a positive image, but one I will likely not aspire to.
But more recently, I have come to notice that sometimes when people use that word, they mean someone who is decisive, has great resolve, and willing to follow through on commitments. This, I believe, I am. I believe my track record shows this, based on what I have been able to accomplish despite struggles both external and internal.
So, given the context of my question, I ask again:
Action.
What does that word mean to you?