Trenton Willman
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to be or not to be the best you can be

Started this discussion. Last reply by StaggerLee Jan 31. 14 Replies

I'm a 20 year old just out of high school last year who decided to "take a year off" which is a deceptive way of saying do nothing for a year for most as it was for me. Now I'm faced with actually…Continue

Advice

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rebekah Oct 4, 2011. 5 Replies

I intend to build my own version of a hobbit home seen in the shire of the lord of the rings trilogy. I am hoping that somone with some prowess in building/minning/ special expertise would see this…Continue

Historic/Current menly role models.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lukas Ostgaard Oct 4, 2011. 1 Reply

What men have inspired you? Could it be any one of the number of pioneers that pushed back woodlands to make a great America? Other men from the worlds list of great men. Some obscure person who…Continue

Loneliness is not a problem

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cynric Whitaker Oct 21, 2011. 19 Replies

Comradery is a fuel for our social well being. It gives us a special way to interact deeply with each other and truely enjoy our comrade's company. Among the boys I see around me I feel a certain…Continue

 

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StaggerLee replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"No matter what you do, parts of it are going to be a tedious bore. If you need to crank out a simple booster story; no pressure, any topic, any length, and no big deal if you start and don't finish, consider submitting to this site."
Jan 31
Samuel Chapman replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Talk to your grandparents about it. Explain your thoughts and worries. They probably have another 50 years life experience on you, each, and that counts for something.  I get the impression you've not dealt with the family side of things…"
Jan 30
Trenton Willman replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Very helpful. Thanks a lot."
Jan 30
Rick Shelton replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Not what a true man would do. He has an obligation to his grandparents to go to college and he needs to uphold his end of the bargain. After that he can do what he wants."
Jan 30
Rick Shelton replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"It's simple really, you made the deal with your grandparents and you need to live up to it. That's the only manly way to do it. Go to college, get your degree and THEN join the military. You'll be 24/25 when you're done and still…"
Jan 30
Jess Levens replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Join the Army as a journalist. I served as a Marine journalist, and I loved it. It really catapulted my career after the military too. The training you will get will put you almost halfway to a bachelor's degree in journalism, and you…"
Jan 30
David F. replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Advice is as follows. Go to school. Picking a Major - Go to school take the science level prerequisites.  What I mean by this is if they have physics for non-science/engineers or physics for engineers take the engineering one.  Find what…"
Jan 30
Trenton Willman replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"I've taken money from my grandparents for the last five years with the understanding I would go to college afterwards. "
Jan 29
Trenton Willman replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"I suppose it could be a bit of the latter. I just didn't write for a long time, then when I tried to pick up the pen again it just didn't flow like it once did. It became more of a chore."
Jan 29
StaggerLee replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Why did you lose your passion for writing? Is it really loss of passion or intimidation because it is a tough row to hoe? "
Jan 29
Herb Munson left a comment for Trenton Willman
"Hi Trent. Just wanted to say welcome to The Great Debate."
Jan 29
Pat Kelly replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"I second that. "
Jan 29
Euan Milne replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Go to college and join some of the clubs there, there will surely be some that cater for what you want in terms of hands on activities. Also, remember it is your life so if it doesn't seem like it's working out at college then you can…"
Jan 29
Preston replied to Trenton Willman's discussion to be or not to be the best you can be
"Based on what I have gleaned from the info have have shared, it doesn't seem like the Army would fit your personality. College can be a good place to try things and figure out what fits you. ROTC will give you a taste (very small) of the…"
Jan 29
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to be or not to be the best you can be

I'm a 20 year old just out of high school last year who decided to "take a year off" which is a deceptive way of saying do nothing for a year for most as it was for me. Now I'm faced with actually pursuing an education and future career. I have considered at length joining the army recently and have only hinted a few times at it to my family and friends. Up until a year ago I was quite dedicated to writing and becoming an English major in attempt to write for a living, but since that time, I…See More
Jan 29
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Beards, Weight Lifting, Survival, Poetry, Frisbe, Dogs
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That was Then This is Now
The Great Gatsby
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The Quick and the Dead
Sherlock Holmes
The Patriot
Braveheart
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Nothing is ever so bad you can't laugh about it- Robin Williams

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At 8:09pm on January 29, 2013, Herb Munson said…

Hi Trent. Just wanted to say welcome to The Great Debate.

At 11:00am on September 21, 2011, Steve M said…
Hello Trenton! Welcome to the community. Glad to have you here.
 
 
 

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Rebekah replied to Colin G's discussion Start to early investments - 401k, Roth IRA, Mutual Fund
"Emergency money, usually 3-9 months worth of living expenses, shouldn't be in an account that charges a fee to put cash in your hand, or that will mean taxes if you do that. There are penalty-free CDs (certificates of deposit) for this. Last I…"
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Start to early investments - 401k, Roth IRA, Mutual Fund

Hey guys,I have a few questions on investing and hopefully you can answer them. I am starting my first job and have just recently graduated from college. I am debt free, own a car (reliable) and making a salary of $65,000.Besides fully contributing into my companies 401k (7%) and getting it matched I would like to start a Roth IRA and possibly invest some into a mutual fund. I plan to basically use the mutual fund as my "emergency money" and let it sit only unless I need to get the money for…See More
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