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Did an 8 mile ruck, now I'm ready to end my life

heil /SIG/

Just put "redpill me on self-improvement" or "what does Sup Forums think about dis.." in the subject or comment field and then the retarded nigger mods won't delete the thread.

what is /sig/ reading?
currently reading 'Sparta and it's law' written by Eduardo Velasco, a spanish national socialist

/SIG/s advice to stop nail biting? They're starting to look fucked.

I'm gonna take it easy today and write some song lyrics. Tomorrow I'm going to work out early, record vocals mid-day and later at night I have a date with a promising fingolian woman. Bretty good weekend :D

Sig, help me out.
22, finishing biochemistry bachelors.
Going to gym 3 times a week.
Doing no fap.
Just droped video games.

Stil feeling like a fucking failure. I just dont know what i want to do in life :/

My military recruiter stopped answering emails I was supposed to make an appointment to show ID before I started basic in October.is it over for me? It's been 2 weeks since I sent the email and no response is it over lads?

The Germanization of early Medieval Christianity. It's preddy gud if you're into Church history or Germanic paganism or ancient European history in general.

Just go to his office

Pls give examples of how Christianity was Germanized?

>/SIG/s advice to stop nail biting? They're starting to look fucked.

eat chewing gum.
and if that doesn't work try and use little wooden toothpicks and bite on that instead.

You can't see it so much today but during the Christianization of the Saxons and stuff priests would say that Jesus was a warrior and his disciples were his 12 thanes. Pic related. Also the authors make the argument that this martial Christianity led to chivalry and the later Christian orders of knights and all that.

I-Im nervous and they are in armoury's

>lost hearts, MR James (is a compilation of his text under the name of one of his stories)

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I don't know friendo, you're literally doing everything right being 22. Get your degrees and go for a job that is satisfying. Then the next step would obviously be to find a good woman and start a family.
Gym is fun and rewarding, but maybe also look for another physical hobby. Maybe you need to go outside more? I assume you live small, being a student. And that you spend a lot of time indoors. Go to /out/ and maybe you'll get inspired for something.

Tried gum but it didn't work. I'll try toothpicks.

I am from Sup Forums diaspora. Tell me, what are those people like that remain loyal to this website or Sup Forums specifically?
How can they stand for this kikery and deleting good threads on Sup Forums?

Good afternoon. I have not bitten my nails yet today, and so far I have been very attentive. Everytime I have the thought of putting my hands in my mouth, I keep a tally. I want to try find a different habit that I can replace a this horrible one with. Have a great day.

Post pastebin as well, I need those PDF book.

For me it is the Clover app. Nothing matches it in functionality and I hardly ever use a desktop so desktop browsing just isn't an option for me.

I think we need a new /sig/ reading list.

Not a huge one, only about 3-5 books, just ones that tell you how to sort yourself out, how to remain sorted, and what a totally sorted-out man looks like (Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography, Boswell's Samuel Johnson, etc.)

>Sloth, like Rust, consumes faster than Labour wears; while the used Key is always bright.

I have done something that I think I need to share with all of you and it might sound silly but hear me out. I have started meditating a few weeks ago and it really has made a difference.

I looked into it and it actually does cause physical changes in your brain it actually decreases the physical size of the amygdala and increases the size and thickness of the pre frontal cortex and even better it actually strengthens connections from all over the brain to help both hemispheres achieve better intergrationg from left to right.

I highly suggest ALL you guys try meditation specifically trancedental mediation and you will be amazed what happens after just a few weeks 10 mins a day.

A sharp mind is the ultimate weapon.

Meditate for a few minutes instead, or do 5-10 push-ups/sit-ups

I often bite the sides of my nails (the skin around it, not the actual nail) and i've been clean for about 1 Week now.
I try to remind myself not to bite about every 10 minutes
It works so well..

If I do somehow put my finger in my mouth, I have myself a rule that I have to do 10 situps and 5 pushups as a punishment.

So basically you use Sup Forums because it more comfortable with clover?

I know there are a lot of mixed race mongrels here who LARP as Nazis.
Here's a little tip for you guys to pass as more white than you are.

Take glutathione. It's a molecule that is in raw vegetables, but can also be bought in capsules.
I found this shit while reading up on nutrition. What this stuff does is make you produce less melanin. People in Japan and South Korea use glutathione to make their skin lighter so they wouldn't look like lower class peasants.
Glutathione makes your skin lighter, it makes your hair lighter and it can even make your eyes lighter.
This shit is right there in raw vegetables like carrots. Why aren't you white yet? Follow your dreams.

What are you doing in the way of social interaction?

That might be what you're missing.

Whats the craic /sig/ checking in with a weekly here before I study for a while. Had a good week was very disciplined. Slacked off in my excercise a little bit so my goal for next week is to pull that up. Going for a sail tomorrow as i'm coastal, gonna do about 7-8 hours study for college over the weekend and probably go out with the family for a big walk in the beautiful country. (Plus i'll also read some more of Thucydides as i'm a massive history nerd for the past year)
Gave into fap urges once but I managed it well after.
Life is better with /sig/ lads, I feel great with it and confident to excel in anything I take up. Don't scroll past, wretch. /sig/ is the key to being the person you know you can be.
Fight the good fight lads

Guys, I could really use your help here. Long story short I turned 18 yesterday, and my whole life I've dreamed of playing professional football (soccer) as a goalkeeper. I have a trial with a 4th division team in my country, and I really feel like I could advance from there. I'm currently doing Civil Engineering at my university. Becoming a pro is my dream guys, and I really work hard to advance and to improve. My question is friends, knowing how difficult it is to become a professional in Europe, is it worth it? I kind of like CE and I would really like to repair my country since all our roads and buildings are shit, brining it back to its pre-civil war status. What do guys? I'm torn.

>Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
>Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
>Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
>Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
>Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.
>Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
>Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
>Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
>Moderation. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
>Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation.
>Tranquillity. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
>Chastity. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.
>Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

Also, thinking about it, the first thing to read should be Oblomov just to see what a useless sack of shit you are at the moment.

It's not worth it. Are you retarded? Do you honestly believe you will become a pro ball kicker? People like you are worse, way worse, than those guys who start their own garage bands. At least those guys will be able to get laid and they might even play a few small gigs, or put their stuff on youtube where it will get 50K views and a little bit of ad revenue.
You will get nothing. You'll just be a deadbeat ball kicker who spends his spare time kicking balls.

My ancestor

18 years old, especially in Europe, it's too old now i think for finding a club if you didn't make a long formation

Forget what said. Its 0 effort black pill although starting at 18 years old sounds kind late.

I know very little about football but if you are going into politics, consider possibilities of conspiracies being put against your country.

Many conspiracy theories are more much then mere theory. Know that countries rival each other and so do special interests groups that like to buy strategic national resources and profit with it big.

If it's anything like Pro Hockey in Canada, 18 is too late. Pro organizations actively scout prospective players in their mid teens and get them in their feeder systems. IMO the mature option is to realize that you dream may be unattainable and that you should strive to be a professional civil engineer that actually creates and builds something. Not to shit all over your dreams, kid, but as you mature you'll have to make tough decisions. Sometimes those decisions include giving up childhood dreams.

My descendant.

I didn't start at 18 years old, I got a trial. I've been playing football my whole life. My country, being as it is terrible sports-wise, unlike countries in Europe, there aren't that many facilities so this was the most recent chance I could get. As for politics, why would I go into politics. Sup Forums has made me interested in politics yes, but I don't really see myself delving into it.

Well then, that sounds good. I wish you luck.

>starting at 18 years old sounds kind late.

it not sounds, it is really fucking late

sorry but you need to be realistic

I perfectly understand your point Sir Leaf, and I understand that it is very difficult. The thing is, there are no scouts in my country, so there was no way for me to get scouted even at a young age, so no one was able to see what I'm capable of. In any case, I don't want to have regrets later in life so ill continue to strive for higher reaches. I don't want to be the guy who thinks later in life that what if I tried harder or longer. Thanks for the advice.

Cheers m8

user that was worried about the lung thing here

I'm completely fine. Went back to chiro again, asked about it, he explained to me what the things were. I had some lymph nodes that calcified at some point in the past most likely during a bronchial infection, a shit ton of people have them, and research into some radiology sites seemed to back him up. I'm not too worried about them anymore, but damn am I on edge about health stuff since with shit popping up in dreams occasionally.
Still have costochondritis that I'm working through though, Reading John Sarno's Mindbody prescription along with Joe Spendoza's you are the placebo to see if I can overcome it.
Chiro also cleared me to lift and I'm slowly getting back into it with simple bicep/tricep/shoulder dumbell movements; /fast/ is really helping my weight loss and muscle gainz.
/blog

Any books on one's own ability to change and heal your body mucho appreciated. If you would like to make yourself healthier or better in an easy manner, I HIGHLY suggest checking out /fast/ on fit

addendum:
gitbook.com/book/jhargrave/mind-hacking/details
I highly suggest everyone to read this book here, it's what allowed me to kinda help myself over my father's death by improving how I viewed my potential/future and my situations around me in addition to some minor healing. Very powerful book that's free and is constantly getting updated.

You have a point. I won't give up though. Goalkeepers retire at a much later stage than outfield players so maybe there's still a chance.

Thanks.

Invest in stock market. No need to put a lot of money. Follow economic news. Think about growing more than spending.

That's pretty dumb since you'll still have the negroid skull underneath all that white skin. An albino nigger is still a nigger.

I'm conflicted, you guys.
I'm not the material to become /fit/. I'm slick and healthy but muscles just aren't my thing.
I do fitness on small scale (running and basic bodyweight exercises, no lifting), is that fine?
Can I do the Denker/Mage build instead of Kämpfer/Warrior?

Also, post book recs.

Will spend some quality time with my qt gf and work on some uni stuff this weekend. This week wasn't so good for me thou. Didn't go to my martial arts lessons even once because I am a fucking pussy. Will try to go next week and not act like a total autist. I just get really stressed when there are strangers around me.

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How is "The Art of War"? Is it worth a read or is it just a meme?

It's a meme. Literally common sense written down. If you want you can listen to it on spotify. There is an audiobook of it.

It's worth reading. It's very short too, so even if you don't feel as though you've come away with much you at least won't have wasted much time.

I'm working 65+ hours a week. Not really any choice in that, but luckily I can kind of tab out and occasionally glance over stuff while I'm working and not crazy busy. Give me something that I don't have to incredibly focus on to read, like how hard you have to read for Meditations, that I can peruse during work.

I actually studied for the first time in the semester
feels good desu

a book about religion, it's origin and evolution
also I'm in the middle of mythology by edith hamilton, but I'll finish the other one first before continuing

Half of those books only matter to Americans. That guy is Austrian.

Was doing great for months then my best friend killed himself. Went down a deep dark hole and stopped improving for a while. Back tracked a lot, but now I'm back at it. Lifting weights and kickboxing every day. Got an 8/10 who wants to be a housewife, cook me food, and raise my kids on the line.

This all happened the moment I stopped trying to make it happen. I struggled for months to make myself start working out again, the day after I stopped trying and stopped thinking about it, I was working out.

I've been trying to find a good woman in an endless sea of thots. A week after I stopped caring and thinking about it, this girl comes along.

What in the ever loving fuck, /sig/.

Highly recommend that book. Had to read it for class.

My bad. Let me dig out my "recommended political reading for Austrians" infograph.

>drinking alcohol until the point of drunkedness
>recreational sex
>good advice
This started out good and turned into bad advice.
You should only have sex with someone if you consider life-long monogamy and eventually procreation suitable with that person. If not, sex is pointless.

What do you think of Bulfinch's mythology?

>politics
am i missing sarcasm or does that sound autistic as fuck to anyone else

>am i missing sarcasm or does that sound autistic as fuck to anyone else
Nah, if a violent communist throwing shit and chemicals in your face won't sit down for a beer with you, you're probably wrong my dude.

Pretty much.

Europe does not need more foreign sports stars to validate the narrative "see they are normal cool people".
Just stay in your own country unless you are willing to cause some real controversy and be publicly opposed to any middle east immigration and Islam in general. If you cannot do this, then you don't deserve /SIG/'s advice.

it's political advice from /fit/, I wouldn't read into it so seriously boys

If you're too nervous to go talk to someone about your future, you don't belong in the military.

Your pic looks like he is furiously clenching his ass cheeks to hold the flag pole.

I'm not trying to validate any narrative, considering I'm a Christian and Australian. If I do go ill go as an Australian, not a Lebanese.
Also >inb4 hurrr you're not Australian durr
Yes I am. I was born there after my dad worked there for 17 years. Fuck off.

Its like fishing in a bad spot
You might get lucky and catch some good info, and often times it is very worth the wait.
Some people don't like fishing though

I don't think anyone here questions the importance of meditation.

i was gonna hone my self into a mean lean machine, but i will probably take a nap.

A book chart exclusively dealing with germany/austria would be great though

Is this close enough?

-Ben Franklin.

I would add "Beauty. Favor the sublime; detest the common or grotesque." to the list of his virtues.

>I'm not trying to validate any narrative
You want to be complicit in promotion of left-wing bullshit by niggerfoot (football/soccer)? Silence will only make the problem worse.
Eventually most of your team will be blacks and real middle easterners. You'll be doing nothing to stop this. And this is your dream?

Already niggerfooters are wearing Dubai Airlines jerseys and European sports stadiums are plastered with advertisements in Arabic.
Enjoy your contribution to the downfall of Western Civilization.

Panem et circenses

Pic reminds me of the Beлик music video

youtube.com/watch?v=pFBUh3hKKDg

Read it. It's basic shit, but it's something to meditate with.

You should still be doing some exercise. Exercise helps to maintain IQ and sharpness despite age (recall that the primary function of your noggin' is to articulate your muscles).

I like this list for its classics, but I also recommend
The Book of Five Rings
Aurelius's Meditations
Seneca's Letters
The Present Age
Either/Or (specifically the second half will resonate with Christbros)
All the (Greek) classics, specifically the Oresteia, Odyssey (a lot of advice about enjoying life, self-control, &c.), and Antigone
and JBP's List (Nietzche, Dostoevsky, &c.).

Reminder that these threads are inherently Liberal in nature in the truest sense of the word, and the entire idea is the complete antithesis of fascism. Also, heres a fun little homework assignment for all you self actualization fans, go look up who came up with this idea in the first place

What would you suggest me do fellow burger?

Keep at the civil engineering and still pursue football, you'll want the degree as a backup.

What's the best version/translation of Odyssey?

I'm 24, married neet, travel with six for her career in the med field. I have been a stay at home husband for 2 years now, its comfy living. Chores, vids, and sig are mostly all I have done. I'm made of free time; with it I have learned a lot about myself and basically defeated my demons. A little depressed I remain. Part of my issue is I have had add or adhd undiagnosed, making for a chaotic mind, soon to be rounded out by some well researched meds plus a string of psychiatrist.

The real root of my problem is lack of meaning. I know that I 'want' to farm+homestead but that is a near future thing. Wife and I don't plan on having kids but I am already community and "family" building this farm idea with my best friend from hs...that's meaningful to me so its not like I don't know how to find/create some.
I could continue traveling from anywhere from 3 months to 2 years. Tips for meaning? I know plenty to fill my time with hobbies learning and labour

Robert Fagles is the one I've got. Love the translation, dislike the intentional rough page-cutting.

Travel with wife, not "travel with six" zzz

If you are truly good at it, then go for it. Just don't be a cuck and do nothing as they flood your team and plaster your Jersey with more and more anti-European propaganda.
You need to be able to stand up to their bullshit. If you were able to for football (soccer to you other burgers) what Trump did to the NFL in recent weeks, you would be a hero.

I was thinking that very much. Ever heard of Duncan Watmore? He plays as a forward for Sunderland while simultaneously holding a master'socket degree on economics I believe. If he can do it, why can't I?

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I'll keep that in mind. Thanks man.

*master's

>Wife and I don't plan on having kids
That's your whole problem. Deep down you know you will be a genetic deadend if this keeps up, devoid of purpose meaning and succession.
Once she is near 30 and she still does not want to have kids, you need to drop her and move on.

I'm sorry if I appeared rude, it's just that (((sports))) is one of their most useful propaganda tools and I am heavily opposed to them when online in an anymous message board.
It is the real "opium of the masses".

This. If you don't have at least one kid, it's because you either have no purpose of outright deny one.

Not sure on the Odyssey, but I like Pope's Iliad.

Wealth of Nations here. Much more pleasant to read compared to Plato - Trial and Death of Socrates.

Dumb fucking LARPing retards, I'm getting an iron cross tattooo on my neck and slingling some shake around. Fuck this gay shit

Hey no problem man, a guy my age needs a little harshness dished out to him, especially with all the leftist faggots up and about. I understand your point regarding ((((sports))) but I do it for the live of the game as I extremely enjoy playing it.

Not everthing on there is good advice I agree. But you got to learn to think for yourself, which in itself is a worthwhile skill.