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<blockquote data-quote="Revvv" data-source="post: 15885583" data-attributes="member: 189537"><p>This post is made with blunt force trauma involved. It is not wrong though. There are a lot of things to be evaluated. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm about to write a book, so be patient. </p><p></p><p>Allow me to say something about money. Money is something that we cannot live without in today's world. Money is not everything though. </p><p></p><p>You're not going to hear me say that money cannot buy happiness. I have had money. I lived a life that many will not experience. I lived in Buckhead (Atlanta) and had an apartment that is bigger than the house I am in now. I had a great view, a fireplace, marble floors, and the best of everything. My wife and I had cars, clothes, and a lifestyle that I thought most had. Stress of maintaining that life almost killed me at 24 years old. </p><p></p><p>One morning while taking a shower I collapsed. My wife heard me crash in the tub and ran in to find me not breathing. There was no pulse. Her first reaction was to slap me hard enough to leave welts in the form of a hand print. 911 was called. I woke to find myself naked, with a female EMT hovering over me. </p><p></p><p>The doctors at the emergency room confirmed that my heart stopped. In fact, every time I sat up my blood pressure would bottom out, and I would pass out. My wife's slap generated adrenaline that saved my life. The final diagnosis; stress. </p><p></p><p>I didn't feel stressed. I thought I was invincible. Nonetheless, my body quit on me. It couldn't take any more. </p><p></p><p>At this time my wife was working, and running a doctor's office. We did not have kids. Our only goal in life was to make as much money as possible. We had investments, IRAs, two savings accounts, and a healthy bank account. </p><p></p><p>I realized that day, no possession is worth dying over. My family is first. We still had a good life. I raced bikes and had expensive hobbies. I still pilot a few cars when asked. I've driven most of my dream cars, and goofed off with Danny Panoz.</p><p></p><p>Today I have almost nothing compared to most on this site. This is my fault. I tried to save a failing family business. I allowed my parents, who are addicts, take advantage of me. I gave my time, and my savings to bail them out of more than I want to remember. </p><p></p><p>I finally had to separate myself from that situation because my own family was suffering. Out of love they supported my stupid decision. They helped me bear a burden that they did not need to. They loved me as my own dad took everything I had (and I blindly allowed it).</p><p></p><p>My wife of 21 years is still by my side. My children are well taken care of. I am self employed, and own a music production company. Right now I am trying to rebuild my life, but I am enjoying life as I go. </p><p></p><p>I don't own a Cobra, Viper, Vette, etc. I have an 04 Grand Cherokee, an 07 Altima, an 03 Ram with a blown engine, and my 02 GT convertible that needs a trans, clutch, and exhaust soon. My life is a polar opposite of what it was. Somehow I am happy. I am content. Things do not matter, people do. My family matters the most. </p><p></p><p>...and would you believe that I am in the music industry, and have friends that are super stars? They could care less about my finances. They don't judge me. If they did judge me, they wouldn't be friends, and I would charge them more for my work. Lol</p><p></p><p>The moral: Contentment is key. If you really want to know who I am, and learn about my life story, PM me. I will let you contact me, and we can talk. </p><p></p><p>I believe you love your wife and your children. Don't miss the mark on that by distractions that are around you. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my [device_name] using the <a href="http://svtperformance.com mobile app" target="_blank">svtperformance.com mobile app</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Revvv, post: 15885583, member: 189537"] This post is made with blunt force trauma involved. It is not wrong though. There are a lot of things to be evaluated. I'm about to write a book, so be patient. Allow me to say something about money. Money is something that we cannot live without in today's world. Money is not everything though. You're not going to hear me say that money cannot buy happiness. I have had money. I lived a life that many will not experience. I lived in Buckhead (Atlanta) and had an apartment that is bigger than the house I am in now. I had a great view, a fireplace, marble floors, and the best of everything. My wife and I had cars, clothes, and a lifestyle that I thought most had. Stress of maintaining that life almost killed me at 24 years old. One morning while taking a shower I collapsed. My wife heard me crash in the tub and ran in to find me not breathing. There was no pulse. Her first reaction was to slap me hard enough to leave welts in the form of a hand print. 911 was called. I woke to find myself naked, with a female EMT hovering over me. The doctors at the emergency room confirmed that my heart stopped. In fact, every time I sat up my blood pressure would bottom out, and I would pass out. My wife's slap generated adrenaline that saved my life. The final diagnosis; stress. I didn't feel stressed. I thought I was invincible. Nonetheless, my body quit on me. It couldn't take any more. At this time my wife was working, and running a doctor's office. We did not have kids. Our only goal in life was to make as much money as possible. We had investments, IRAs, two savings accounts, and a healthy bank account. I realized that day, no possession is worth dying over. My family is first. We still had a good life. I raced bikes and had expensive hobbies. I still pilot a few cars when asked. I've driven most of my dream cars, and goofed off with Danny Panoz. Today I have almost nothing compared to most on this site. This is my fault. I tried to save a failing family business. I allowed my parents, who are addicts, take advantage of me. I gave my time, and my savings to bail them out of more than I want to remember. I finally had to separate myself from that situation because my own family was suffering. Out of love they supported my stupid decision. They helped me bear a burden that they did not need to. They loved me as my own dad took everything I had (and I blindly allowed it). My wife of 21 years is still by my side. My children are well taken care of. I am self employed, and own a music production company. Right now I am trying to rebuild my life, but I am enjoying life as I go. I don't own a Cobra, Viper, Vette, etc. I have an 04 Grand Cherokee, an 07 Altima, an 03 Ram with a blown engine, and my 02 GT convertible that needs a trans, clutch, and exhaust soon. My life is a polar opposite of what it was. Somehow I am happy. I am content. Things do not matter, people do. My family matters the most. ...and would you believe that I am in the music industry, and have friends that are super stars? They could care less about my finances. They don't judge me. If they did judge me, they wouldn't be friends, and I would charge them more for my work. Lol The moral: Contentment is key. If you really want to know who I am, and learn about my life story, PM me. I will let you contact me, and we can talk. I believe you love your wife and your children. Don't miss the mark on that by distractions that are around you. Sent from my [device_name] using the [URL="http://svtperformance.com mobile app"]svtperformance.com mobile app[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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