"I went to college for Engineering in Southamerica, and they painted it as the road to designing F-1 cars and the new space shuttles. When I graduated, the few of us who got jobs ended up doing things like taking inventory of steel plates. Dull and…"
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Rene Vergara
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rene Vergara Aug 19, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
Hello, everyone.I have been reading the Art of Manliness for a few years and I felt it was about time to start participating in the community.I'm 27 years old, a chess player, former fencer, urban…Continue
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Rene Vergara replied to Paul Rone's discussion Parenting advice needed - evidently, I'm doing it wrong..."I don't have any kids, but as I will be entering that phase of my life soon, I would like to share what I would do.
I would speak with both kids separately and try to get to the root of their opinion, the event that made them feel the way they…"
Eliabe Vidal replied to Rene Vergara's discussion Introduction"Welcome to the community, Rene! Great to see this community growing.
Also, just out of curiosity, if you don't mind me asking, where in South America were you raised?"
Rene Vergara replied to Landon Orsi's discussion What kind of watch do you wear?"Everyday: Seiko Kinetic Black Face, Black Stainless steel case and band.
Special ocassions: Adidas Polished Stainless Steel with Blue Face
Outdoors/Getting dirty: Wenger Black Face, Black Stainless steel case and band. This watch is older, the…"
Rene Vergara posted a discussionIntroduction
Hello, everyone.I have been reading the Art of Manliness for a few years and I felt it was about time to start participating in the community.I'm 27 years old, a chess player, former fencer, urban fisherman, personal productivity aficionado. I live in the US, but grew up in Southamerica.I am interested in many of the topics discussed in the community as well as in AofM, like leadership, personal development and skills that should be kept alive.I hope to have great discussions with everyone!-…See More
Rene Vergara replied to Eliabe Vidal's discussion Insecurity"I was born and grew up in Southamerica and I can relate to your problem with soccer. I've never liked it or followed it, and people always found it odd. My reply to anyone who asked about it was "Why do you like it?". Most people will…"
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Steve replied to Steve's discussion Hair styles for men with fine hair"I would if I knew any :/ but for now, I'm hoping someone on here might be able to offer some advice..."
Liam replied to Steve's discussion Hair styles for men with fine hair"Can you not go and ask advice from a hair stylist or hairdresser? "
" Helena P. Schrader, historian and author, considered an authority on ancient Sparta, has this to say in the author's notes of her novel "Leoniadas of Sparta: A Peerless Peer", the second in her trilogy about the life of…"
Paul_of_TX replied to Steve's discussion Why do people hate freemasons?"
While the individuals don't wear masks the group as a whole does. Some just find that a little fishy."
Paul_of_TX replied to LShieldes's discussion Scandal run down in the group The Great Debate"I feel like it would only be right to treat the IRS like they treat people who get audited. You get a letter basically you are guilty of not paying enough taxes and you owe this amount within a certain amount of time. You then have to fight and…"
Matthew Spencer-Kociol added a discussion to the group Makers
Fridge chalkboard and magnets
Hi there folks! I'm trying to attach a chalkboard to the fridge in my house. It's galvanized steel sheet metal painted with chalkboard paint. The thing is, it's either too heavy or "slippery." I bought 100 magnets where each one can hold up 2.5 pounds. I put on several dozen magnets and this relatively light piece of metal just slides down the fridge. HOw to I get a chalkboard to stick to the fridge when magnets don't seem to hold it in place? Is it too slippery I have 100 magnets. Do I need…See More
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