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Randy D

What’s the best thing that you’ve ever been forced* to do in your entire life?

*Before anyone protests that that concept is impossible, look at it as something you may have been reluctant to do, yet in retrospect, you later realized that it was positive for you in some way(s).

Example: I have a relative who was the victim of a crime and out of fear did not want to take any steps toward having the perpetrator held accountable. After being forced to go through the process of identifying the perp, filing charges, giving evidence and testifying in court, the outcome was a conviction and a prison sentence. Years later, none of the feared negative consequences ever materialized, and the entire situation eventually ended up resolved. 
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Posted - February 27, 2021
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  • 19937
    I can recall never wanting to learn how to use a computer or the Internet.  I fought it as long as I could and when it became apparent that if I didn't learn, I wouldn't have a job, I applied myself and dug in.  The internet  is a very useful tool, but it has it's down side as well.  
      February 27, 2021 7:56 AM MST
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  • 53509
    (it’s its down side)
      February 27, 2021 8:01 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I hate when I make that mistake because I really do know better!
      February 27, 2021 9:37 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Something is very screwy here.  I got three notifications all for this same reply!
      February 27, 2021 9:39 AM MST
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  • 44617
    That happens to my all the time.
      February 27, 2021 11:41 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Me, too.  Sometimes, it appears that I have 40+ notifications and as I go through them, they boil down to maybe 10.
      February 27, 2021 5:49 PM MST
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  • 53509
      February 27, 2021 8:01 AM MST
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  • 44617
    I was forced to do numerous things in boot camp; it made me a better man and taught me discipline.
      February 27, 2021 9:01 AM MST
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  • 8214
    I'm not buying it. 
      February 27, 2021 10:32 AM MST
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  • 53509
      February 27, 2021 4:45 PM MST
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  • 6477
    I am afraid my mind went wandering on this one and I was unable to type the reply that was in my head.. 
      February 27, 2021 4:07 PM MST
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  • 23577
    I was about 13 years old and my parents very strongly told me to join the school's track team. They had seen how fast I ran. I had not even thought of joining.

    My parents supported me in my interests but this time they suggested an activity for me - - an activity I probably would not have pursued if they had not initiated.  "We really believe you would do well to join the track team. You're a fast runner."

    That's the closest thing they ever "forced" me to do.

    The following six years were a joy for me. :)


    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at February 28, 2021 7:36 PM MST
      February 28, 2021 7:00 PM MST
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