In this lifetime what ultimately dictates your level of success is your willingness to persist till it exists. You see, the growth and development of any dream is only limited by the time that you're willing to invest in it, as well as the tears you're willing to shed to get there. It's a lengthy process setback by naysayers and antagonists but nothing in this lifetime is impossible so long as  you want it, so just remember that the only thing holding you back from what you really want is you.  Keep a good attitude and a great circle of friends and failure will never be an option.

Fuck emoticons. This is better representation.  

OK…so I don't claim to be a great "photographer" nor do I consider myself a purist in the discipline of the art. Rather…I'm a good photoshopper that "takes pictures." It sounds simple and basic but I'll be the first to admit that my photos look good because of one of two simple things and that's 1) I have good composition and 2) I know how to use Photoshop. There's really no rocket science behind making good photos look great, but what gets me is when all these so called "photographers" start talking all this shit about "photoshopped" pictures knowing damn well that they "bump" the contrast and adjust the "curves" here and there. Then again….some of these fuckers don't technically do the work because they've got graphic designers doing it for them. 

It's amazing how many "photographers" walk around like their shit don't stink but if you were to ever see their pictures prior to post production work you'd swear that you could take better pictures with your $200 point and shoot joint from Sony. But seriously here folks, the reason some "photographers" talk shit about Photoshop is simply because they're afraid that the craft they know so little about is about to infiltrated by novice beginners with heavy Photoshop experience and cheaper rates. So many of these big headed photographers are getting put to shame by amateurs and they're getting mad because their checks are getting swooped on by guys that are willing to do work for cheaper. But ask yourself this….why in the hell would anyone pay you full pop to shoot something that someone else could easily mimic? Besides…if you're so called "craft" were that good and unique then how come it's so easily replicated?

I guess you could say that the evolutionary spirit of change is coming to bite all these lames in the ass and if you're one of the guys reading this post getting all fired up then don't get mad….get educated. Life  – just like business – is all about constant evolution and if you're work isn't getting any better and you're not offering anything unique then you're as good as dead. So rather than bitch and complain….why not step your game up and raise the bar. 

Now I know that there's still some purists left in the game but as far as I'm concerned the only person that I've ever seen pull off great photos without the need for post-production work has been Greg B. Again, this micro-babble is just my opinion and regardless if you like what I have to say or not it's really just the truth so get with the times. 

Serious talk here folks. Take the act of shaking off bad friends just as serious as you do the art of wiping your ass. Now stop laughing because I'm dead serious. Bad friends are like the left over residue from a half-broken, log of shit, and everybody already knows that when this happens you need to put in some overtime to get you free and clear of the funk.

Far too many people let bad friends hang out and kick it simply because they're afraid  - or too lazy – to take action because they don't wanna be mean, but let me ask you this, "What happens when you don't wipe  your ass right?" 

C'mon now…you already know the answer to that. You can only get away with that bullshit for only a few minutes before you walk away and the friction between your ass cheeks starts cremating the crap that's stuck in between it. Then before you know it, you'll be sending off smoke signals to the Indians over in Pachanga.

I'm serious. Skid marks and sunshine dots (a.k.a. piss stains) are something that you leave behind in grade school and the same should be said when it comes to shaking off bad friends. They're both an art that's gradually mastered but unfortunately some people just don't get it.

So I'm sure you got the point by now, but just remember that it's the first week of the New Year so make sure you handle your business….and for crying out loud, take your paper work serious.

I know I do.

Well to that I'd have to say that I'm not an asshole, but just brutally honest.  Seriously here folks, I'm probably the coolest motherfucker you'll ever meet but don't promise me a rose garden when you don't even have the dirt to start it. I don't sugar coat shit and I tell people like it is. Sure there's times here and there that I just let shit pass me by, but that's simply because I just don't care about that person, that project or just the situation as a whole. But if you're one of my friends or working on a project that I'm heading then please believe that I'll break it down to you.

Regardless if it's friendship or business (or even a relationship), I tell it like it is because it's the best possible way to communicate and improve a situation. I'm a firm believer that a friend should always compliment  – and never complicate – your life and if one does then you need to get rid of that fucker. The same holds true for business, if an employee can't grasp your vision or gradually improve toward the common goal then it's time to let them go and this is exactly what happened.

So am I an asshole? NO. I'm just honest.

I’m a firm believer that real friendships are based on more than just partying and having a good time. Friendships are based on loyalty, honor and mutual respect. It’s not to say that you can’t meet a good friend right off the bat but in most cases they’re either pieces of shit or people not worth the excess piss that sits on your toilet lid.

Also…realize that there’s a huge difference between an “acquaintance” and a “friend.” If you’ve met someone for a month and they’ve been cool, does that qualify them as a “friend” or as an “acquaintance”?

If you consider them a “friend” then you might want to reevaluate your “friendship” criteria because they’re quite obviously not that stringent.

But on to another point. It’s sad to say that someone that I looked out for – and trusted – tried to turn me out for something I didn’t even do…but it’s OK. I’m not even mad that the incident happened. If anything, I’m glad it did because it gave me a chance to tell my side of the story while also clearing my name.

I always told this person to have a stronger network of friends and after this nonsense went down I’m sure that they now realize that my people are solid and true to it. Real friends will tell you the truth and have your back no matter what and that’s exactly what happened.  The reason that you ended up in this predicament is because of all the nonsense advice you took from your “friends” and in the end it made you look like as ass and I feel bad for you – and your friends

Sadly enough your friends may have offered you the right advice. But that advice was based off of stories that didn't contain the entire truth.

What am I doing wrong?
Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm a beautiful
(spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm articulate and classy.
I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get married to a guy who makes at

least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind
that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don't
think I'm overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives?
Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average
around 200 – 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000
won't get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who
was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she's not

as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing
right? How do I get to her level?

Here are my questions specifically:

Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars,
restaurants, gyms

What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my
feelings

Is there an age range I should be targeting (I'm 25)?
Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east
side so plain? I've seen really 'plain jane' boring types who have
nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop
dead gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What's the
story there?

Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows – lawyer, investment
banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they
hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for
MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults – I'm putting myself out there in an honest
way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I'm being up front
about it. I wouldn't be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't
able to match them – in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a
nice home and hearth.

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THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:
I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully
about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament.
Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your
bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here's how I
see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple
a cr@ppy business deal. Here's why. Cutting through all the B.S., what
you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I
bring my money. Fine, simple. But here's the rub, your looks will fade
and my money will likely continue into perpetuity…in fact, it is very
likely that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that
you won't be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning
asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation
accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will likely stay pretty
hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins
in earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a
buy and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn't make good business
sense to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease.
In case you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my
money were to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need
an out. It's as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating,
not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets.
So, I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and spectacularly
beautiful"
as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to
believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K
hasn't found you, if not only for a tryout.

By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then
we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.
With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump."
I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of
lease, let me know.