There’s three kinds of forum members… those who talk and those who build…
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During my college years, one of my standout courses was philosophy. It became clear that as we age, our perspectives on life undergo significant changes. A 70-year-old possesses a worldview markedly different from that of a 17-year-old. Unfortunately, many individuals skate through life without recognizing this crucial truth. This oversight is, indeed, vanity and vexation of the spirit.
Many members of this forum are in their 70s and even a few in their 80s. At this stage in life, the reality of time's brevity hits hard. It shifts the focus toward passing on what one deems to be invaluable knowledge. Highly skilled builders may feel that there’s little left to learn, or that time has run out for further learning. This, too, is vanity and vexation of the spirit.
Reflecting on my time as an electrical supervisor, I recall a pivotal moment when I learned something new from a green helper. In three-phase circuits, the color coding—black, red, or blue for 120 volts, and brown, orange, or yellow for higher voltages—was something I thought I fully understood. She pointed out that if you divide a circuit number by 6, the remainder indicates the color of the wire: (1, 2) black; (3, 4) red; (5, 0) blue. For example, with circuit 77, dividing it by 6 gives a remainder of 5, therefore circuit 77 corresponds to a blue wire. Despite my extensive knowledge, this inexperienced helper taught me something valuable.
The lesson here is about maintaining an open mind to embrace knowledge from all sources, regardless of their level of experience. Many pass through life and miss out on this wisdom, and this, too, is vanity and vexation of the spirit.
Some individuals may attempt to confuse you with their BS. Others might aim to impress you with their brilliance. And then there are those who genuinely believe in their truths but are willing to humble themselves when presented with contrary evidence. This distinction is vital. Ultimately, recognizing these dynamics is pivotal in navigating through life's complexities. This, too, is a reflection of the vanity and vexation of the spirit.
Many members of this forum are in their 70s and even a few in their 80s. At this stage in life, the reality of time's brevity hits hard. It shifts the focus toward passing on what one deems to be invaluable knowledge. Highly skilled builders may feel that there’s little left to learn, or that time has run out for further learning. This, too, is vanity and vexation of the spirit.
Reflecting on my time as an electrical supervisor, I recall a pivotal moment when I learned something new from a green helper. In three-phase circuits, the color coding—black, red, or blue for 120 volts, and brown, orange, or yellow for higher voltages—was something I thought I fully understood. She pointed out that if you divide a circuit number by 6, the remainder indicates the color of the wire: (1, 2) black; (3, 4) red; (5, 0) blue. For example, with circuit 77, dividing it by 6 gives a remainder of 5, therefore circuit 77 corresponds to a blue wire. Despite my extensive knowledge, this inexperienced helper taught me something valuable.
The lesson here is about maintaining an open mind to embrace knowledge from all sources, regardless of their level of experience. Many pass through life and miss out on this wisdom, and this, too, is vanity and vexation of the spirit.
Some individuals may attempt to confuse you with their BS. Others might aim to impress you with their brilliance. And then there are those who genuinely believe in their truths but are willing to humble themselves when presented with contrary evidence. This distinction is vital. Ultimately, recognizing these dynamics is pivotal in navigating through life's complexities. This, too, is a reflection of the vanity and vexation of the spirit.
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It’s a good song!
I hate to turn this negative but when the days are more dark we can’t expect only positives.
I pop in on the recent posts on the other forum occasionally like today and keep getting depressed seeing nothing interesting.
I had a customer 17yo last year. Stubborn as heck and thought he knew everything. Paid me $3k to build an ebike for him, the mini bike build I did that you can look up. Was a great build I did that I put 300 miles on before I gave to him after five days. Which he later tried to rebuild into something else and failed. Now it’s just sitting along with 10 other broken down cars and projects. Reminds me of someone from the other forum.
The old guys I’ve met want to see some work you’ve done before giving their truths. I’m still young and am fortunate to learn from the pros still. Fortunately a lot of them are still alive. One guy I really liked a lot passed away this year. He was the baddest motorcycle builder in my area. Any noobie who doesn’t have the support of a whole competing forum can repeat his name, I’ll pay attention.
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Rather than using your hands to make fists, put them together and pray. Blessed are 
makers; for they shall be called the Sons of GOD.
makers; for they shall be called the Sons of GOD.