Curse

Ende · Aug 23, 2005, 09:46 PM // 21:46

Next time - if they run up to you with a knife:

Throw Dirt--> Whirling Defenses --> Barbed Trap...

... and run away

And now seriously:

I used to take martial arts classes, and one of the first rules of street fighting is: A fight is always your LAST RESORT. In this case, it seems you cleverly gave up 20 dollars and avoided the fight. Keep your chin up, you did the right thing.

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 23, 2005, 09:52 PM // 21:52

I don't see how you can do anything though even with a concealed weapon if the guys are really close, if they see it they'll just slice you in the neck.

chris_nin00 · Aug 23, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25

when i have problems like these i watch Malibu's Most Wanted.

Akilles · Aug 23, 2005, 10:39 PM // 22:39

what goes around comes around, i have learned that for a fact. They will get theirs in the end. It is like when u would lie to you parents so to keep u out of hot water, they ALWAYS found out. every action has a re-action.

Be proud that u were alert and sensing they were scoping you out.

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 23, 2005, 10:57 PM // 22:57

My problem is that my pride feeds off the wrong things when it should be me just being alive and having friends who don't care how I am. It's a little hard to change your attitude like that but I guess this experience should open my mind to change.

katalyst · Aug 23, 2005, 11:33 PM // 23:33

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Originally Posted by Neutral Tyrant

Yeah it was Black guys who robbed me but I don't hate Black people, nor do I hate those 2 guys. I'm not the aggressive type but then again i'm not a pushover so i'm more defensive then anything. Did they have a weapon on you, Katalyst? and were they alot older, taller, etc. then you? (That was my situation)

Naw, but i had a feeling they were packing something since i saw some guy reach for his back. thats when i just sprinted and punched him out and i tried to run, but i ended having to fight the other guy :l

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 23, 2005, 11:45 PM // 23:45

I wish I was a little more aggressive but fact of the matter is, i'm not. It's not me to fight or even want to fight. It may seem chicken to some but I think it's just smart since fighting one person just causes more problems, eventually they get friends on you, etc. I'm more of a pacifist.

XNUKERX1 · Aug 23, 2005, 11:55 PM // 23:55

I Live In Bronx So Nyc Rules And Ive Been Robbed At Gunpoint So Good Thing I Had The Money Lol

PieXags · Aug 24, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30

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Originally Posted by Neutral Tyrant

I don't see how you can do anything though even with a concealed weapon if the guys are really close, if they see it they'll just slice you in the neck.

You acted hesitant so they'd get impatient, so that they'd take little and run while they could. No common thief is going to slit your throat in open public and try to get away with it. And as I said before, I've got a shitload of pride and would chance it anyway...even though that's definately not the smartest thing to do. Then again, dieing because of $20 isn't really a great way to die for a prideful person so I don't know what I'd do.

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 24, 2005, 12:53 AM // 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieXags

You acted hesitant so they'd get impatient, so that they'd take little and run while they could.

You're saying that was a good thing or bad?

ManadartheHealer · Aug 24, 2005, 01:16 AM // 01:16

I'm agreeing with Pie on this one...I too have a large amount of pride, and someone who wants it will have to pry it from my cold dead hands.

The thing is, pride is usually wrong. You acted rationally and intelligently, that SHOULD be the "correct" answer. You should feel good about yourself.

Rahl · Aug 24, 2005, 01:31 AM // 01:31

Yea, I guess that's one of the reasons I wanted to learn Krav Maga

Kick their ass so fast they wouldn't know what hit em.

Anyways.. you did great

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 24, 2005, 02:47 AM // 02:47

Thanks well it's just a little confusing on how I'll be able to meet my gf from now on because i'm obviously a main target over there. Also do you think being even a bit nervous was only because it was the first time it happend to me or it's just natural for everyone to be?

Teh Azman · Aug 24, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55

IMO you definitely did the right thing, I personally think pride sucks. Hard.

PieXags · Aug 24, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02

Yeah Tyrant you did the right thing I'd have to say, at least by your situation it was the right thing. Like apparently Manadar, just got too much pride to just let someone pull that shit off. And I'll also for the most part agree with Azman, pride does suck. Only halfway though, while pride can get you in a shitload of trouble (death) it's also great to have a good amount of self esteem. I think everyone should have a certain amount of pride. Just...not to the point where they'd die for it. Having too much pride makes you feel like you better have a worthy death, like me...I sure as HELL better not die from a disease or something. It'll be a cold day in hell when I let a disease do me in, I want a meaningful death. Pride's the reason I refuse to have my body rot in the ground after I die, cremation all the way for me.

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 24, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11

I feel as though it doesn't matter how I die because if people only remember from how I die, then they obviously don't know me. It's not how you die, it's how you live. I really have no self esteem, it's hard to when so many people with egos talk around you and say how successful they are and how good they do, I face reality and know I don't do too good, whether it be in school or anything else. I guess there is alot for me to learn.

ManadartheHealer · Aug 24, 2005, 03:43 AM // 03:43

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Originally Posted by Neutral Tyrant

I really have no self esteem, it's hard to when so many people with egos talk around you and say how successful they are and how good they do, I face reality and know I don't do too good, whether it be in school or anything else.

Self-esteem is very important (and healthy). Here is a little exercise that can help: just read the following lines:

OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK
OMG YOU ROCK

Exercise done

(repeat if necessary)

Ares Runeblade · Aug 24, 2005, 04:00 AM // 04:00

Pride can be deadly to us, and it can also be helpful in many ways. This is true for many things, such as patience and courage. Too much courage not tempered by reason is deadly to us and all around us, and if you are patient for too long, you will miss your chance to execute a decision that could save you. Wise mentor aside though, what you did was brilliant Tyrant. Goes to show that knowing ones opponent, even if it's only a little, can help in some form. You played the cards you had, and came out with little damage done to you. Nicely done

PieXags · Aug 24, 2005, 04:03 AM // 04:03

Wow, if that's exercise I should see my doctor as to why I'm not stronger.

Seriously though, even when I'm not good at something it's just like "Well I might not have a clue about whatever the hell these people are talkin' about, but hell, I'm PieXags, I'll go read up on it and learn that when I feel like it." To be good at things you have to know you're capable of it, and just go and try it. I like to think that I'm capable of doing anything I could dream of if I work at it. (Except maybe reaching the highest lvl in every RPG to date, that's impossible.)

The key to self esteem is to realize your faults only as much as your talents. Know yourself better than anyone else, and you have...one more thing about you that nobody else knows. Hahaha...good stuff.

And WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Neutral Tyrant · Aug 24, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

Yes, it's true. I really don't have alot of self-esteem. When something bad happends, I just say "it's because i'm stupid". But I will try some how to get it up, I don't know how I will but I'm sure I can(there's a boost right there

).