New Quitter

[Jlud007]

Day 277 - 4/17/14
Newbs and others take notice...when I was on week one and two and kept hearing from the veterans on here "it gets better" I just wanted to tell them to fuck off because it sucks right now, I could give a fuck about it getting better, I wanted it better right now. I am not from the Now generation and I have never asked for anyone to give me something nor have I ever felt entitled to something, but early in my quit I just wanted all the bullshit to stop.

The constant cravings, the little voices telling me one little pinch won't hurt, the rage (OMFG the Rage), the mood swings, the change in dietary needs, posting roll... All of it was too much, at times.

However, everyone was consistent, the message was clear, the people were real, the stories hit home. The path was defined. SO I stuck with it and ever since about 240 something it has been easier. Granted the recent forum changes were not easy but no IT changes are; however, this recent changed reminded me of when I was a newb fucking up roll, bumping people lie crazy and not giving a damn because my head was so far in the fog (AKA up nicotine's ass) that I could see the real journey.

Tonight I have a chance to expand my quit network in real life again, meeting up with a over two year quitter, a -100 day brother, a seasoned yet pre-HOF quitter, and if they can make it some even more long term quitters. All of this shows me that it doesn't matter if you are on day 1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000; we all quit the same way daily, we are all one bad decision away from another day 1. We all share the same stories, we all are addicts.

Now insert Ferris Bueller voice "If you have the means to meet another quitter I highly recommend picking one out, they are so choice"
Ferris Bueller - So Choice

Carry on!

P

'Cheers' Looking forward to a couple beers and good quit conversation tonight! Great message to the newbies, it truely does get better. But you have to want it and put the work in (kinda like most worth-while things in life...) to build a quit that lasts. There are many things in life you can half-ass your way through and still be considered sucessful. Quitting isn't like that. You have to intentionally quit every day, build your accountability.

Nothing to add... only wish I was close enough to join you guys.

Rock on my brother and you guys have a great time.

shocker

[T-Cell]

Day 277 - 4/17/14
Newbs and others take notice...when I was on week one and two and kept hearing from the veterans on here "it gets better" I just wanted to tell them to fuck off because it sucks right now, I could give a fuck about it getting better, I wanted it better right now. I am not from the Now generation and I have never asked for anyone to give me something nor have I ever felt entitled to something, but early in my quit I just wanted all the bullshit to stop.

The constant cravings, the little voices telling me one little pinch won't hurt, the rage (OMFG the Rage), the mood swings, the change in dietary needs, posting roll... All of it was too much, at times.

However, everyone was consistent, the message was clear, the people were real, the stories hit home. The path was defined. SO I stuck with it and ever since about 240 something it has been easier. Granted the recent forum changes were not easy but no IT changes are; however, this recent changed reminded me of when I was a newb fucking up roll, bumping people lie crazy and not giving a damn because my head was so far in the fog (AKA up nicotine's ass) that I could see the real journey.

Tonight I have a chance to expand my quit network in real life again, meeting up with a over two year quitter, a -100 day brother, a seasoned yet pre-HOF quitter, and if they can make it some even more long term quitters. All of this shows me that it doesn't matter if you are on day 1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000; we all quit the same way daily, we are all one bad decision away from another day 1. We all share the same stories, we all are addicts.

Now insert Ferris Bueller voice "If you have the means to meet another quitter I highly recommend picking one out, they are so choice"
Ferris Bueller - So Choice

Carry on!

P

'Cheers' Looking forward to a couple beers and good quit conversation tonight! Great message to the newbies, it truely does get better. But you have to want it and put the work in (kinda like most worth-while things in life...) to build a quit that lasts. There are many things in life you can half-ass your way through and still be considered sucessful. Quitting isn't like that. You have to intentionally quit every day, build your accountability.

[Pinched]

Day 277 - 4/17/14
Newbs and others take notice...when I was on week one and two and kept hearing from the veterans on here "it gets better" I just wanted to tell them to fuck off because it sucks right now, I could give a fuck about it getting better, I wanted it better right now. I am not from the Now generation and I have never asked for anyone to give me something nor have I ever felt entitled to something, but early in my quit I just wanted all the bullshit to stop.

The constant cravings, the little voices telling me one little pinch won't hurt, the rage (OMFG the Rage), the mood swings, the change in dietary needs, posting roll... All of it was too much, at times.

However, everyone was consistent, the message was clear, the people were real, the stories hit home. The path was defined. SO I stuck with it and ever since about 240 something it has been easier. Granted the recent forum changes were not easy but no IT changes are; however, this recent changed reminded me of when I was a newb fucking up roll, bumping people lie crazy and not giving a damn because my head was so far in the fog (AKA up nicotine's ass) that I could see the real journey.

Tonight I have a chance to expand my quit network in real life again, meeting up with a over two year quitter, a -100 day brother, a seasoned yet pre-HOF quitter, and if they can make it some even more long term quitters. All of this shows me that it doesn't matter if you are on day 1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000; we all quit the same way daily, we are all one bad decision away from another day 1. We all share the same stories, we all are addicts.

Now insert Ferris Bueller voice "If you have the means to meet another quitter I highly recommend picking one out, they are so choice"
Ferris Bueller - So Choice

Carry on!

P

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Day 267 - 4/7/14
Last night I flew into Detroit for a "quick meeting" this AM.  I quote that because nothing is quick with this client.  I booked my travel for the 7:30PM flight out of Detroit and as usual my friends at Southwest delay the flight 10 minutes more every 5-7 minutes (I am convinced they own stock in the airport restaurants and bars).  Anyway...I am sitting in my chair (the comfy ones with power ports galore).

I notice a guy about my age drinking a coffee cup, yet he didn't tip the cup when drinking.  I watched him for the next 20 minutes or so and confirmed that he had a fat wad in the left side between his cheek and gum.  He must have been with two coworkers who didn't know he was a dipper, he very carefully disposed a wad into a napkin, and discarded it, then 10 minutes later went to the restroom and returned with a fresh wad in the other side of his mouth.  My friends we have a ninja dipper.

Keep in mind this is all after. I have drank five Kentucky Lemonades and three Sam Adams at the damn Fridays airport bar.  So in lieu of being my normal self I sit on my ass and shake my head.  Then I line up to take my place in the wonderful A list line, rush to my seat, and put my I am a dickhead face on and start sneezing and snorting like I have the nastiest bug you could have (seating tactics at work).  To my complete amazement this ninja takes the aisle seat in my row.

After he decides to watch Full Metal Jacket on my iPad along with me, I introduce myself.  We talk for a bit, I buy him a beer.  Then I ask him how long he has dipped.  In complete amusement he looked as me and said "what?" I could see the fear in his eyes.  So I asked again this item with well I noticed a few trademark habits at the gate in you.  Then I added that I have been quit for 267 days today after a 14 year addiction/tryst. 

My iPad went from Full Metal Jacket to full on quit.  Showed him KTC, reviewed pictures, then I hit him right in the heart and had him read the Kern story.  He is not quite ready as of tonight but he now has my phone number, email and the website here.  Not being a ninja previously I never hid my shit, so I don't know this to be a fact but I think he was upset that I read all that.  So if he doesn't quit now he may at least look unto his addict behaviors. 

I can lead the horse to water but I can't make him drink.  I also know that I wish someone would have had the balls to call me out a long time ago about my addiction.  Even if I don't impact his quit, hearing his addict babble and watching the "oh fuck" in his face helped my quit today.  I don't ever want to be that guy or any form of him again.

Fuck the old me, he is dead because I am quit and his addiction can LMN.

I AM QUIT!

P

Had a similar experience on a flight to dallas. The guy next to me could have set a sprinting record getting off of that plane. Lol

Hey pinched.... The coughing and snorting is good but my favorite tip is to fan myself with the little airsickness bags while leaning forward. If there is an empty seat on the plane, it will be next to me. You owe me for this one...

Nice work by the way. You've got the quit gears beginning to turn for him.

Great story!!! Way to go, P.

Call me whatever you want but lots of times I wear flip flops on the plane, hey I am a west coast slacker and my feet usually hurt..... anyway I usually don't fly SW but one time I was so in "don't sit in my aisle" mode I started picking my bare toes, humming to myself and rocking back and forth.... It worked.

my dogs are barkin'

[luby]

Day 267 - 4/7/14
Last night I flew into Detroit for a "quick meeting" this AM.  I quote that because nothing is quick with this client.  I booked my travel for the 7:30PM flight out of Detroit and as usual my friends at Southwest delay the flight 10 minutes more every 5-7 minutes (I am convinced they own stock in the airport restaurants and bars).  Anyway...I am sitting in my chair (the comfy ones with power ports galore).

I notice a guy about my age drinking a coffee cup, yet he didn't tip the cup when drinking.  I watched him for the next 20 minutes or so and confirmed that he had a fat wad in the left side between his cheek and gum.  He must have been with two coworkers who didn't know he was a dipper, he very carefully disposed a wad into a napkin, and discarded it, then 10 minutes later went to the restroom and returned with a fresh wad in the other side of his mouth.  My friends we have a ninja dipper.

Keep in mind this is all after. I have drank five Kentucky Lemonades and three Sam Adams at the damn Fridays airport bar.  So in lieu of being my normal self I sit on my ass and shake my head.  Then I line up to take my place in the wonderful A list line, rush to my seat, and put my I am a dickhead face on and start sneezing and snorting like I have the nastiest bug you could have (seating tactics at work).  To my complete amazement this ninja takes the aisle seat in my row.

After he decides to watch Full Metal Jacket on my iPad along with me, I introduce myself.  We talk for a bit, I buy him a beer.  Then I ask him how long he has dipped.  In complete amusement he looked as me and said "what?" I could see the fear in his eyes.  So I asked again this item with well I noticed a few trademark habits at the gate in you.  Then I added that I have been quit for 267 days today after a 14 year addiction/tryst. 

My iPad went from Full Metal Jacket to full on quit.  Showed him KTC, reviewed pictures, then I hit him right in the heart and had him read the Kern story.  He is not quite ready as of tonight but he now has my phone number, email and the website here.  Not being a ninja previously I never hid my shit, so I don't know this to be a fact but I think he was upset that I read all that.  So if he doesn't quit now he may at least look unto his addict behaviors. 

I can lead the horse to water but I can't make him drink.  I also know that I wish someone would have had the balls to call me out a long time ago about my addiction.  Even if I don't impact his quit, hearing his addict babble and watching the "oh fuck" in his face helped my quit today.  I don't ever want to be that guy or any form of him again.

Fuck the old me, he is dead because I am quit and his addiction can LMN.

I AM QUIT!

P

Had a similar experience on a flight to dallas. The guy next to me could have set a sprinting record getting off of that plane. Lol

Hey pinched.... The coughing and snorting is good but my favorite tip is to fan myself with the little airsickness bags while leaning forward. If there is an empty seat on the plane, it will be next to me. You owe me for this one...

Nice work by the way. You've got the quit gears beginning to turn for him.

Great story!!! Way to go, P.

Call me whatever you want but lots of times I wear flip flops on the plane, hey I am a west coast slacker and my feet usually hurt..... anyway I usually don't fly SW but one time I was so in "don't sit in my aisle" mode I started picking my bare toes, humming to myself and rocking back and forth.... It worked.

[DiplessinJax]

Day 267 - 4/7/14
Last night I flew into Detroit for a "quick meeting" this AM.  I quote that because nothing is quick with this client.  I booked my travel for the 7:30PM flight out of Detroit and as usual my friends at Southwest delay the flight 10 minutes more every 5-7 minutes (I am convinced they own stock in the airport restaurants and bars).  Anyway...I am sitting in my chair (the comfy ones with power ports galore).

I notice a guy about my age drinking a coffee cup, yet he didn't tip the cup when drinking.  I watched him for the next 20 minutes or so and confirmed that he had a fat wad in the left side between his cheek and gum.  He must have been with two coworkers who didn't know he was a dipper, he very carefully disposed a wad into a napkin, and discarded it, then 10 minutes later went to the restroom and returned with a fresh wad in the other side of his mouth.  My friends we have a ninja dipper.

Keep in mind this is all after. I have drank five Kentucky Lemonades and three Sam Adams at the damn Fridays airport bar.  So in lieu of being my normal self I sit on my ass and shake my head.  Then I line up to take my place in the wonderful A list line, rush to my seat, and put my I am a dickhead face on and start sneezing and snorting like I have the nastiest bug you could have (seating tactics at work).  To my complete amazement this ninja takes the aisle seat in my row.

After he decides to watch Full Metal Jacket on my iPad along with me, I introduce myself.  We talk for a bit, I buy him a beer.  Then I ask him how long he has dipped.  In complete amusement he looked as me and said "what?" I could see the fear in his eyes.  So I asked again this item with well I noticed a few trademark habits at the gate in you.  Then I added that I have been quit for 267 days today after a 14 year addiction/tryst. 

My iPad went from Full Metal Jacket to full on quit.  Showed him KTC, reviewed pictures, then I hit him right in the heart and had him read the Kern story.  He is not quite ready as of tonight but he now has my phone number, email and the website here.  Not being a ninja previously I never hid my shit, so I don't know this to be a fact but I think he was upset that I read all that.  So if he doesn't quit now he may at least look unto his addict behaviors. 

I can lead the horse to water but I can't make him drink.  I also know that I wish someone would have had the balls to call me out a long time ago about my addiction.  Even if I don't impact his quit, hearing his addict babble and watching the "oh fuck" in his face helped my quit today.  I don't ever want to be that guy or any form of him again.

Fuck the old me, he is dead because I am quit and his addiction can LMN.

I AM QUIT!

P

Had a similar experience on a flight to dallas. The guy next to me could have set a sprinting record getting off of that plane. Lol

Hey pinched.... The coughing and snorting is good but my favorite tip is to fan myself with the little airsickness bags while leaning forward. If there is an empty seat on the plane, it will be next to me. You owe me for this one...

Nice work by the way. You've got the quit gears beginning to turn for him.

Great story!!! Way to go, P.

[worktowin]

Day 267 - 4/7/14
Last night I flew into Detroit for a "quick meeting" this AM. I quote that because nothing is quick with this client. I booked my travel for the 7:30PM flight out of Detroit and as usual my friends at Southwest delay the flight 10 minutes more every 5-7 minutes (I am convinced they own stock in the airport restaurants and bars). Anyway...I am sitting in my chair (the comfy ones with power ports galore).

I notice a guy about my age drinking a coffee cup, yet he didn't tip the cup when drinking. I watched him for the next 20 minutes or so and confirmed that he had a fat wad in the left side between his cheek and gum. He must have been with two coworkers who didn't know he was a dipper, he very carefully disposed a wad into a napkin, and discarded it, then 10 minutes later went to the restroom and returned with a fresh wad in the other side of his mouth. My friends we have a ninja dipper.

Keep in mind this is all after. I have drank five Kentucky Lemonades and three Sam Adams at the damn Fridays airport bar. So in lieu of being my normal self I sit on my ass and shake my head. Then I line up to take my place in the wonderful A list line, rush to my seat, and put my I am a dickhead face on and start sneezing and snorting like I have the nastiest bug you could have (seating tactics at work). To my complete amazement this ninja takes the aisle seat in my row.

After he decides to watch Full Metal Jacket on my iPad along with me, I introduce myself. We talk for a bit, I buy him a beer. Then I ask him how long he has dipped. In complete amusement he looked as me and said "what?" I could see the fear in his eyes. So I asked again this item with well I noticed a few trademark habits at the gate in you. Then I added that I have been quit for 267 days today after a 14 year addiction/tryst.

My iPad went from Full Metal Jacket to full on quit. Showed him KTC, reviewed pictures, then I hit him right in the heart and had him read the Kern story. He is not quite ready as of tonight but he now has my phone number, email and the website here. Not being a ninja previously I never hid my shit, so I don't know this to be a fact but I think he was upset that I read all that. So if he doesn't quit now he may at least look unto his addict behaviors.

I can lead the horse to water but I can't make him drink. I also know that I wish someone would have had the balls to call me out a long time ago about my addiction. Even if I don't impact his quit, hearing his addict babble and watching the "oh fuck" in his face helped my quit today. I don't ever want to be that guy or any form of him again.

Fuck the old me, he is dead because I am quit and his addiction can LMN.

I AM QUIT!

P

Had a similar experience on a flight to dallas. The guy next to me could have set a sprinting record getting off of that plane. Lol

Hey pinched.... The coughing and snorting is good but my favorite tip is to fan myself with the little airsickness bags while leaning forward. If there is an empty seat on the plane, it will be next to me. You owe me for this one...

Nice work by the way. You've got the quit gears beginning to turn for him.

[Pinched]

Day 267 - 4/7/14
Last night I flew into Detroit for a "quick meeting" this AM. I quote that because nothing is quick with this client. I booked my travel for the 7:30PM flight out of Detroit and as usual my friends at Southwest delay the flight 10 minutes more every 5-7 minutes (I am convinced they own stock in the airport restaurants and bars). Anyway...I am sitting in my chair (the comfy ones with power ports galore).

I notice a guy about my age drinking a coffee cup, yet he didn't tip the cup when drinking. I watched him for the next 20 minutes or so and confirmed that he had a fat wad in the left side between his cheek and gum. He must have been with two coworkers who didn't know he was a dipper, he very carefully disposed a wad into a napkin, and discarded it, then 10 minutes later went to the restroom and returned with a fresh wad in the other side of his mouth. My friends we have a ninja dipper.

Keep in mind this is all after. I have drank five Kentucky Lemonades and three Sam Adams at the damn Fridays airport bar. So in lieu of being my normal self I sit on my ass and shake my head. Then I line up to take my place in the wonderful A list line, rush to my seat, and put my I am a dickhead face on and start sneezing and snorting like I have the nastiest bug you could have (seating tactics at work). To my complete amazement this ninja takes the aisle seat in my row.

After he decides to watch Full Metal Jacket on my iPad along with me, I introduce myself. We talk for a bit, I buy him a beer. Then I ask him how long he has dipped. In complete amusement he looked as me and said "what?" I could see the fear in his eyes. So I asked again this item with well I noticed a few trademark habits at the gate in you. Then I added that I have been quit for 267 days today after a 14 year addiction/tryst.

My iPad went from Full Metal Jacket to full on quit. Showed him KTC, reviewed pictures, then I hit him right in the heart and had him read the Kern story. He is not quite ready as of tonight but he now has my phone number, email and the website here. Not being a ninja previously I never hid my shit, so I don't know this to be a fact but I think he was upset that I read all that. So if he doesn't quit now he may at least look unto his addict behaviors.

I can lead the horse to water but I can't make him drink. I also know that I wish someone would have had the balls to call me out a long time ago about my addiction. Even if I don't impact his quit, hearing his addict babble and watching the "oh fuck" in his face helped my quit today. I don't ever want to be that guy or any form of him again.

Fuck the old me, he is dead because I am quit and his addiction can LMN.

I AM QUIT!

P

[Marcusaurelius]

Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Great read Coach!!! Saving 'em from UST quit with you bro!!!

Awesome!

It's sometimes amazing the impact we have on others that we simply aren't aware of. Now you are both aware and a good role model. Nice!

Wow! Talk about accountability... Add him to the list! This is a great post.

Yep,,,, your a bad ass.

Thanks for sharing Pinched. Im a firm believer that nic or no nic your gonna have bad days and the sooner you realize that your issue is not because the lack of nicotine and its just life, the more your heading in the right direction for your quit. Proud to be quit with you bro.

[Erussell]

Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Great read Coach!!! Saving 'em from UST quit with you bro!!!

Awesome!

It's sometimes amazing the impact we have on others that we simply aren't aware of. Now you are both aware and a good role model. Nice!

Wow! Talk about accountability... Add him to the list! This is a great post.

Yep,,,, your a bad ass.

[worktowin]

Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Great read Coach!!! Saving 'em from UST quit with you bro!!!

Awesome!

It's sometimes amazing the impact we have on others that we simply aren't aware of. Now you are both aware and a good role model. Nice!

Wow! Talk about accountability... Add him to the list! This is a great post.

[T-Cell]

Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Great read Coach!!! Saving 'em from UST quit with you bro!!!

Awesome!

It's sometimes amazing the impact we have on others that we simply aren't aware of. Now you are both aware and a good role model. Nice!

[Wt57]

Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Great read Coach!!! Saving 'em from UST quit with you bro!!!

Awesome!

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Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Great read Coach!!! Saving 'em from UST quit with you bro!!!

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Day 261 - 4/1/14
Rough patches suck, but no matter if I am fighting with family, having a rough go at work, have an unrealistic client with unrealistic expectations or have IT issues I am quit, yet the quit is not running or ruining my life.

I have had a short fuse and a volatile temper my whole life, quitting made that worse on certain days, but fore the past 75 days that has not been an issue.  I do what I want and I take what I deserve, only what I deserve though.  This is how I was raised and that is how I will be.  I don't need someone to give me a hug and tell me that it is going to be alright.  I love the sucky patches in life, as they remind me just how well I do in fact have it.

Last night I was coaching baseball practice for my 8u team for one hour and then my 12u team for 2 hours.  Being an oblivious coach who used to dip in front of both of these groups I have a 11 year old walk up to me after a brutal round of throwing techniques and drills and he hits me with a bomb that almost made me lose it in front of everyone.

Here I am expecting a question about rotational throwing or following through only the have him come over and ask to shake my hand and say "coach I just wanted to say I am proud of you for quitting".  It is not often that I am speechless but damn.

So Nick I quit for you today buddy!  I didn't realize that my addiction caused me to impact your life in more than I originally intended.

Thank you,

Coach Corey

Woosh....that is cool and hits home. Isn't life funny, sometimes we have no idea of the impact we have on others, good or bad. Live the best you can. Awesome Pinch!

Nice job Coach. Winning the hearts and minds. Quit on!

Bad example turned roll model. This is the value of Quit. Well done.

That's a great story Pinched. What you did taught him something much more important than how to pitch. Proud to be your Brother!

You may have saved some kids' lives by quitting. Good job.

Damn Pinched THAT was something. It's those little things that kids say that jerk you around, hit you upside of the head. That's a lasting impression you left on that boy, lasting enough that you probably will never have to meet him in a forum like this. Thanks Coach!