Tiger Woods

[davelj]

[quote=fredo4][quote=davelj]
As Chris Rock has pointed out: “A man is only as faithful as his opportunities.” It’s when a man tries to deny this fundamental truth that he gets himself into trouble.[/quote]

I think that this is true (in many cases) for both men and women, which is why Hollywood is so full of divorce. It’s also why child actors don’t tend to fare well- too many opportunities at too young an age. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve never wanted to be famous. While the allure is obvious, it seems similar to life as a drug addict. All cheap highs and no lasting happiness and satisfaction. To me life is all about balance, and unless you are very wise and well disciplined, fame and too much money can ruin everything.[/quote]

I see what you’re saying but I see no reason why money/fame can’t lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that too many folks look for such contentment outside of themselves – and money/fame enables this. I’ve said it here many times and it’s the dumbest of cliches, but it also happens to be true: contentment resides within. No one is going to make you truly happy but yourself – not spouses, family, kids, etc. These may provide bursts of happiness but it is largely ephemeral. It is only within the mushy substance inside your skull where you can find true contentment. But you did qualify your statement with your last sentence, so… I can’t really disagree.

[Aecetia]

I think like most people he wants it all. Unfortunately, I do not think his wife wants to share, but I could be wrong. Maybe if there are enough zeroes in the new agreement. However, I also think he loves his children and does not want to lose everything so he can be the swinging bachelor. I hope he can salvage some of his marriage for the sake of his children. I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.

[Aecetia]

I think like most people he wants it all. Unfortunately, I do not think his wife wants to share, but I could be wrong. Maybe if there are enough zeroes in the new agreement. However, I also think he loves his children and does not want to lose everything so he can be the swinging bachelor. I hope he can salvage some of his marriage for the sake of his children. I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.

[Aecetia]

I think like most people he wants it all. Unfortunately, I do not think his wife wants to share, but I could be wrong. Maybe if there are enough zeroes in the new agreement. However, I also think he loves his children and does not want to lose everything so he can be the swinging bachelor. I hope he can salvage some of his marriage for the sake of his children. I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.

[Aecetia]

I think like most people he wants it all. Unfortunately, I do not think his wife wants to share, but I could be wrong. Maybe if there are enough zeroes in the new agreement. However, I also think he loves his children and does not want to lose everything so he can be the swinging bachelor. I hope he can salvage some of his marriage for the sake of his children. I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.

[Aecetia]

I think like most people he wants it all. Unfortunately, I do not think his wife wants to share, but I could be wrong. Maybe if there are enough zeroes in the new agreement. However, I also think he loves his children and does not want to lose everything so he can be the swinging bachelor. I hope he can salvage some of his marriage for the sake of his children. I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.

[fredo4]

[quote=davelj][quote=fredo4][quote=davelj]
As Chris Rock has pointed out: “A man is only as faithful as his opportunities.” It’s when a man tries to deny this fundamental truth that he gets himself into trouble.[/quote]

I think that this is true (in many cases) for both men and women, which is why Hollywood is so full of divorce. It’s also why child actors don’t tend to fare well- too many opportunities at too young an age. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve never wanted to be famous. While the allure is obvious, it seems similar to life as a drug addict. All cheap highs and no lasting happiness and satisfaction. To me life is all about balance, and unless you are very wise and well disciplined, fame and too much money can ruin everything.[/quote]

I see what you’re saying but I see no reason why money/fame can’t lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that too many folks look for such contentment outside of themselves – and money/fame enables this. I’ve said it here many times and it’s the dumbest of cliches, but it also happens to be true: contentment resides within. No one is going to make you truly happy but yourself – not spouses, family, kids, etc. These may provide bursts of happiness but it is largely ephemeral. It is only within the mushy substance inside your skull where you can find true contentment. But you did qualify your statement with your last sentence, so… I can’t really disagree.[/quote]

While I do agree that only you can “make yourself happy” I do not agree that you can truly be happy and satisfied without focusing on things (family, charity) outside of yourself. If you don’t, your life doesn’t have much of a point.

[fredo4]

[quote=davelj][quote=fredo4][quote=davelj]
As Chris Rock has pointed out: “A man is only as faithful as his opportunities.” It’s when a man tries to deny this fundamental truth that he gets himself into trouble.[/quote]

I think that this is true (in many cases) for both men and women, which is why Hollywood is so full of divorce. It’s also why child actors don’t tend to fare well- too many opportunities at too young an age. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve never wanted to be famous. While the allure is obvious, it seems similar to life as a drug addict. All cheap highs and no lasting happiness and satisfaction. To me life is all about balance, and unless you are very wise and well disciplined, fame and too much money can ruin everything.[/quote]

I see what you’re saying but I see no reason why money/fame can’t lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that too many folks look for such contentment outside of themselves – and money/fame enables this. I’ve said it here many times and it’s the dumbest of cliches, but it also happens to be true: contentment resides within. No one is going to make you truly happy but yourself – not spouses, family, kids, etc. These may provide bursts of happiness but it is largely ephemeral. It is only within the mushy substance inside your skull where you can find true contentment. But you did qualify your statement with your last sentence, so… I can’t really disagree.[/quote]

While I do agree that only you can “make yourself happy” I do not agree that you can truly be happy and satisfied without focusing on things (family, charity) outside of yourself. If you don’t, your life doesn’t have much of a point.

[fredo4]

[quote=davelj][quote=fredo4][quote=davelj]
As Chris Rock has pointed out: “A man is only as faithful as his opportunities.” It’s when a man tries to deny this fundamental truth that he gets himself into trouble.[/quote]

I think that this is true (in many cases) for both men and women, which is why Hollywood is so full of divorce. It’s also why child actors don’t tend to fare well- too many opportunities at too young an age. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve never wanted to be famous. While the allure is obvious, it seems similar to life as a drug addict. All cheap highs and no lasting happiness and satisfaction. To me life is all about balance, and unless you are very wise and well disciplined, fame and too much money can ruin everything.[/quote]

I see what you’re saying but I see no reason why money/fame can’t lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that too many folks look for such contentment outside of themselves – and money/fame enables this. I’ve said it here many times and it’s the dumbest of cliches, but it also happens to be true: contentment resides within. No one is going to make you truly happy but yourself – not spouses, family, kids, etc. These may provide bursts of happiness but it is largely ephemeral. It is only within the mushy substance inside your skull where you can find true contentment. But you did qualify your statement with your last sentence, so… I can’t really disagree.[/quote]

While I do agree that only you can “make yourself happy” I do not agree that you can truly be happy and satisfied without focusing on things (family, charity) outside of yourself. If you don’t, your life doesn’t have much of a point.

[fredo4]

[quote=davelj][quote=fredo4][quote=davelj]
As Chris Rock has pointed out: “A man is only as faithful as his opportunities.” It’s when a man tries to deny this fundamental truth that he gets himself into trouble.[/quote]

I think that this is true (in many cases) for both men and women, which is why Hollywood is so full of divorce. It’s also why child actors don’t tend to fare well- too many opportunities at too young an age. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve never wanted to be famous. While the allure is obvious, it seems similar to life as a drug addict. All cheap highs and no lasting happiness and satisfaction. To me life is all about balance, and unless you are very wise and well disciplined, fame and too much money can ruin everything.[/quote]

I see what you’re saying but I see no reason why money/fame can’t lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that too many folks look for such contentment outside of themselves – and money/fame enables this. I’ve said it here many times and it’s the dumbest of cliches, but it also happens to be true: contentment resides within. No one is going to make you truly happy but yourself – not spouses, family, kids, etc. These may provide bursts of happiness but it is largely ephemeral. It is only within the mushy substance inside your skull where you can find true contentment. But you did qualify your statement with your last sentence, so… I can’t really disagree.[/quote]

While I do agree that only you can “make yourself happy” I do not agree that you can truly be happy and satisfied without focusing on things (family, charity) outside of yourself. If you don’t, your life doesn’t have much of a point.

[fredo4]

[quote=davelj][quote=fredo4][quote=davelj]
As Chris Rock has pointed out: “A man is only as faithful as his opportunities.” It’s when a man tries to deny this fundamental truth that he gets himself into trouble.[/quote]

I think that this is true (in many cases) for both men and women, which is why Hollywood is so full of divorce. It’s also why child actors don’t tend to fare well- too many opportunities at too young an age. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve never wanted to be famous. While the allure is obvious, it seems similar to life as a drug addict. All cheap highs and no lasting happiness and satisfaction. To me life is all about balance, and unless you are very wise and well disciplined, fame and too much money can ruin everything.[/quote]

I see what you’re saying but I see no reason why money/fame can’t lead to lasting happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that too many folks look for such contentment outside of themselves – and money/fame enables this. I’ve said it here many times and it’s the dumbest of cliches, but it also happens to be true: contentment resides within. No one is going to make you truly happy but yourself – not spouses, family, kids, etc. These may provide bursts of happiness but it is largely ephemeral. It is only within the mushy substance inside your skull where you can find true contentment. But you did qualify your statement with your last sentence, so… I can’t really disagree.[/quote]

While I do agree that only you can “make yourself happy” I do not agree that you can truly be happy and satisfied without focusing on things (family, charity) outside of yourself. If you don’t, your life doesn’t have much of a point.

[davelj]

[quote=Aecetia]I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.[/quote]

My parents were divorced when I was 9. It didn’t have any affect on me at all. I could not have possibly cared less. My brother and I lived with our mom, but we stayed with our dad maybe 4-6 days a month. He was always there if we needed something, so I didn’t feel like I was “losing a father.” I had a very good relationship with both my father and mother for their entire lives.

I’ve never understood the idea that divorce is some tragedy, but I guess for many folks it is. Or is it that kids are convinced that it’s supposed to be tragic, thus making it so?

[This is the point where some Piggs say, “Ah ha! His parents were divorced – that’s where his views come from!! Umm, no. Lots of folks with divorced parents out there. Not a lot folks who share my views – openly, at least.]

[davelj]

[quote=Aecetia]I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.[/quote]

My parents were divorced when I was 9. It didn’t have any affect on me at all. I could not have possibly cared less. My brother and I lived with our mom, but we stayed with our dad maybe 4-6 days a month. He was always there if we needed something, so I didn’t feel like I was “losing a father.” I had a very good relationship with both my father and mother for their entire lives.

I’ve never understood the idea that divorce is some tragedy, but I guess for many folks it is. Or is it that kids are convinced that it’s supposed to be tragic, thus making it so?

[This is the point where some Piggs say, “Ah ha! His parents were divorced – that’s where his views come from!! Umm, no. Lots of folks with divorced parents out there. Not a lot folks who share my views – openly, at least.]

[davelj]

[quote=Aecetia]I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.[/quote]

My parents were divorced when I was 9. It didn’t have any affect on me at all. I could not have possibly cared less. My brother and I lived with our mom, but we stayed with our dad maybe 4-6 days a month. He was always there if we needed something, so I didn’t feel like I was “losing a father.” I had a very good relationship with both my father and mother for their entire lives.

I’ve never understood the idea that divorce is some tragedy, but I guess for many folks it is. Or is it that kids are convinced that it’s supposed to be tragic, thus making it so?

[This is the point where some Piggs say, “Ah ha! His parents were divorced – that’s where his views come from!! Umm, no. Lots of folks with divorced parents out there. Not a lot folks who share my views – openly, at least.]

[davelj]

[quote=Aecetia]I am not betting on it, but from all appearances he loves his children. They will be the big losers in all the drama, not Tiger’s wife, not Tiger or his sponsors. His children will lose their father. Divorce trashes children the most, even rich children. I think it is a sad outcome for them.[/quote]

My parents were divorced when I was 9. It didn’t have any affect on me at all. I could not have possibly cared less. My brother and I lived with our mom, but we stayed with our dad maybe 4-6 days a month. He was always there if we needed something, so I didn’t feel like I was “losing a father.” I had a very good relationship with both my father and mother for their entire lives.

I’ve never understood the idea that divorce is some tragedy, but I guess for many folks it is. Or is it that kids are convinced that it’s supposed to be tragic, thus making it so?

[This is the point where some Piggs say, “Ah ha! His parents were divorced – that’s where his views come from!! Umm, no. Lots of folks with divorced parents out there. Not a lot folks who share my views – openly, at least.]

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