richard7900
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All I can say is that it is very unwise for anyone to venture opining or speculating as to why they think someone might be or feel a failure. Because such opining and/or speculation is very likely well off the mark. And seeking to get this message across should not be seen as something out of the ordinary.
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Yes people are important in being successful in life, both temporally and spiritually. Our leaders and if you look at other successful people they are well socialized. God helps us when we help our selves, want a good job? you better put yoru self out there, network, etc.
Want a promotion you better put yourself out there....do extra projects, make friends in the work place etc.
You mention that you are a failure...why would you mention this if you don't want anyone to comment on it? sounds a little trollish to me
Rather sad when someone says they are a bit of a failure and that gets taken as trolling. Gosh.
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Since you mentioned elsewhere in this thread that you are interested in honest debate, I'll bite. You've proposed an issue, i.e. [are friends and other mortals significant concerning success in life?]. I'll take the position, yes they are significant concerning success in life. Should I presume you wish to debate from the opposite position? Or, do I have it backwards?
I'm actually just curious what people might say about the significance of mortals, which may include friends, on a person's success in life. I'm mostly alluding to success associated with the "working part" of one's life. There is a need to be in gainful employment, whether working for another or for yourself.
There isn't probably much to debate about though, when I think about it. I guess it's a no-brainer that the reason why we need friends or other mortals, with respect to our work activities in this life, is that life works out that way better when friends or just people are part of things.
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Why is your speculation that I'm speculating about the cause of your failures legitimate then?
Please re-read my response carefully. I do not address your status directly at all. I am responding to the philosophical question. If you want honest debate, then you need to avoid defensive implications of criticism and accusation that do not exist as well.
You said: "Seems to me the entire question is backwards and, likely, the root of the problem."
And you are holding out that this statement of yours is not speculation on your part?
You are having everyone believe that you are not alluding to my failures when you say "root of the problem"?
That by saying "Worrying about others helping us succeed vs. worrying about helping others succeed..." you fully expect everyone to believe is not an attempt to speculate as to the cause of any failures I might have?
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Most humans are hardwired to be social creatures, needing to love and be loved, to need and be needed by.
If you don't have that wiring, it's no skin off my nose....
Oh, really. Speculating that I'm perhaps not hardwired to be a social creature. Not wise. Shows that you are unwise. Stupid speculation. Contentious speculation. Trolling I think.
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Seems to me the entire question is backwards and, likely, the root of the problem.
Worrying about others helping us succeed vs. worrying about helping others succeed...
In other words going about the business of our Father, forgetting ourselves, and doing His will, which is the immortality and eternal life of mankind. Can one be considered "succeeding" with succeeding in this work?
Interesting: Person (me) poses question: "Why do we need friends if we have God to rely on?"
Simple question for debate. But also raises the unfounded speculation that in simply exploring the issue of friendship and it's role in success, this examination of the issue is taken as evidence of the cause of my failures. Such speculation is unwise. For the record, I never seek to blame others for my failures. And thinking about how friends might be helpful in life, is not to taken as a reason for my failures or anyone's for that matter.
Can we just have honest debate on friendhip and it's role in success? Without geetting into unwise speculations.
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I think the standard answer would be that God works thru others.
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Are friends or other mortals significant in our lives concerning the issue of success in life, in light of the fact that we can call on God to help us succeed in life and overcome?
I ask because I'm rather a failure. And wonder whether I should bother or plan to place some kind of reliance on "mere" mortals to improve my situation.
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Hi. I've sent an email to your brother. If his email is private, I will tell him of the concept I have in mind for a play. It will require, I think, someone very skilled and knowedgeable. If he replies, I'll let you know what he thinks about the concept, whether there is a basis for writing a play.
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I don't write drama, I've never been in a drama skit at church. Just lately I have been reading some drama, which I find interesting. And a concept has come to mind which, I think,would need the involvement of a professional playright, or someone trained in drama construction. Preferably LDS. And preferably someone in the UK, so that someone in the UK could "shine". No idea though who I could contact.
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Mmm, this might be worth a read to see what LDS drama has been written:
Saints on Stage: An Anthology of Mormon Drama
But, as to my concept for a drama, I wonder if I should pass it by some LDS drama outfit. Perhaps they might set up a competition, and chose the best play, based on the concept. I wonder if that is a plan/feasible.
I wonder if I should contact someone here, possibly:
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I'm not avoiding church because no one wants to put on a drama. That's wild speculation.
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Of course, post #12 is unsupportable, given post #11.
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Actually, my reason for discussing literature with someone "capable" has nothing whatsoever to do with socialising. It would be for the purpose of sounding-out a concept for a drama, which might be of some benefit for the church.
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I think I ought to point out that any assumption that my church attendance is a function of the competence of people is a judgemental error of no small import.
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I haven't visited my ward for some time. Yet, I've not actually fallen away. I discuss the gospel with a friend all the time. I'll be back soon and then keep up attendance, because certain (more-favourable) circumstances have changed.
I don't actually have many friends that I actually talk to. I'm on my own way too much. But, I'm not a loner type at all.
Anyway, the thought passes through my mind sometimes, that I'm living within a Stake, where there are few if any "capable" people.
For instance: I have an interest in diuscussing literature. Given the nature of the subject I have in mind, it would be good to form a friendhip with a LDS person or persons, who is or are capable of discussing (with some literary insight) - say the work of playright's. But, I feel there is likely no-one capable of discussing literature, with insight - in my Stake.
I've just got that feeling. I know it's a negative one.
It seems to me, that if it's going to happen, if discussion is to take place, it won't likely be someone in my Stake. And I don't really know how such discussion could be brought to pass.
I live in the Huddersfield England Stake. Rich
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Hi. I'm a long time member in UK. Never had much "connection" though with the membership. I served a mission in California. Church true - for sure.
Anyone writeself-help business books?
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Just wondering if anyone here writes self-help business books. And I don't meean get rich quick books. Thanks.