The Secret

Ryguy · 09-17-2013, 10:01 AM

So the other day I watched "The Secret" on netflix. It is a documentary about this secret that has been only known by few powerful and successful people through the course of history. It is along the same lines as the power of believing. It is a pretty interesting documentary, it has a pretty low production value but if you can look past that and the cheesiness and judge it on face value its actually pretty good. If your a pessimistic person then Im sure you might be thinking that its just a bunch of crap and all made up, and it might be. After watching it I started to think back from my own experiences and I don't think what they are saying is very far fetched. My hope is not to change one's beliefs because realistically Im sure most people who read this wont watch "The Secret" and of those who watch it most might just think its a bunch of made up stuff. And to those people I would say that its they're life and they can live it how they want, Im not going to judge someone on their views and outlooks on life, hell my fiance is one of those people who thinks its bull s**t, but I figured if I share this and it only changes one person's life then its worth the time it took me to write this up. Obviously I hope it helps more than one person but if not then Im ok with that. And for those who do watch it, watch it with an open mind.

Chuck33079 · 09-17-2013, 10:06 AM

I was forced to watch this in a new employee training session years ago. The best thing I can say about it is that if it has lead to something positive for you, great. I fall on the side of "it's complete bs that was made to get $20 out of people unhappy with their lives". I'm glad you watched it on Netflix and didn't pay for it.

jcosta79 · 09-17-2013, 10:46 AM

Is "The Secret" anything like the end of "The Crying Game"? Because if so, I'm NOT interested.

Ryguy · 09-17-2013, 12:24 PM

I have never heard of "The Crying Game" so I cant say.

Chuck33079 · 09-17-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryguy

I have never heard of "The Crying Game" so I cant say.

Watch it and get back to us

jcosta79 · 09-17-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Watch it and get back to us

Yes please!

Jordo! · 09-17-2013, 07:21 PM

The "secret" known only to the most wealthy and powerful people in the world is...

Accumulate unimaginably high levels of wealth due to a modicum of ability and little or no moral compass with a good dose of luck, OR have a very specific talent that attracts a large, slobbering, but paying crowd, OR inherit it.

Then use that wealth to actively manipulate (or passively ignore) legislation aimed at keeping as much of the wealth as possible concentrated in the hands of those described above, thus securing one's inordinate wealth and power base.

This is especially effective if you also create social norms that convince people their failure to thrive -- let alone reach the elite -- is entirely due to their own lack of ability or effort.

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Originally Posted by Ryguy

I have never heard of "The Crying Game" so I cant say.

Basically, its along the lines of Madame Butterfly.

Chuck33079 · 09-17-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

The "secret" known only to the most wealthy and powerful people in the world is...

Accumulate unimaginably high levels of wealth due to a modicum of ability and little or no moral compass with a good dose of luck, OR have a very specific talent that attracts a large, slobbering, but paying crowd, OR inherit it.

Then use that wealth to actively manipulate (or passively ignore) legislation aimed at keeping as much of the wealth as possible concentrated in the hands of those described above, thus securing one's inordinate wealth and power base.

This is especially effective if you also create social norms that convince people their failure to thrive -- let alone reach the elite -- is entirely due to their own lack of ability or effort..

Or, learn how to throw a 100mph fastball.

Jordo! · 09-17-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Or, learn how to throw a 100mph fastball.

Specific talent with large paying crowd; option #2.

Lug · 09-18-2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

The "secret" known only to the most wealthy and powerful people in the world is...

Accumulate unimaginably high levels of wealth due to a modicum of ability and little or no moral compass with a good dose of luck, OR have a very specific talent that attracts a large, slobbering, but paying crowd, OR inherit it.

Then use that wealth to actively manipulate (or passively ignore) legislation aimed at keeping as much of the wealth as possible concentrated in the hands of those described above, thus securing one's inordinate wealth and power base.

This is especially effective if you also create social norms that convince people their failure to thrive -- let alone reach the elite -- is entirely due to their own lack of ability or effort.

I was expounding these very ideas just the other day to my butler. When he had the temerity to slightly disagree, I dismiss him post-haste! The nerve of the proletariat these days.............

09-17-2013, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ryguy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 186 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z white Rep Power: 12	The Secret So the other day I watched "The Secret" on netflix. It is a documentary about this secret that has been only known by few powerful and successful people through the course of history. It is along the same lines as the power of believing. It is a pretty interesting documentary, it has a pretty low production value but if you can look past that and the cheesiness and judge it on face value its actually pretty good. If your a pessimistic person then Im sure you might be thinking that its just a bunch of crap and all made up, and it might be. After watching it I started to think back from my own experiences and I don't think what they are saying is very far fetched. My hope is not to change one's beliefs because realistically Im sure most people who read this wont watch "The Secret" and of those who watch it most might just think its a bunch of made up stuff. And to those people I would say that its they're life and they can live it how they want, Im not going to judge someone on their views and outlooks on life, hell my fiance is one of those people who thinks its bull s**t, but I figured if I share this and it only changes one person's life then its worth the time it took me to write this up. Obviously I hope it helps more than one person but if not then Im ok with that. And for those who do watch it, watch it with an open mind. __________________ 11 PW base 370z w/ Z1 25 row oil cooler, K&N typhoon short ram intake, Megan racing drift spec catback, Z1 CSC Elimination kit, Work Emotion CR Ultimate, akebono sport calipers, DBA rotors

09-17-2013, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I was forced to watch this in a new employee training session years ago. The best thing I can say about it is that if it has lead to something positive for you, great. I fall on the side of "it's complete bs that was made to get $20 out of people unhappy with their lives". I'm glad you watched it on Netflix and didn't pay for it. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Is "The Secret" anything like the end of "The Crying Game"? Because if so, I'm NOT interested. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

09-17-2013, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ryguy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 186 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z white Rep Power: 12	I have never heard of "The Crying Game" so I cant say. __________________ 11 PW base 370z w/ Z1 25 row oil cooler, K&N typhoon short ram intake, Megan racing drift spec catback, Z1 CSC Elimination kit, Work Emotion CR Ultimate, akebono sport calipers, DBA rotors

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