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when i was about 11 i wanted to be a wrestler and even said i would join wrestling school at 16 , didnt happen.
What did you want to be career wise when you were younger?
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Discussion Overview
The thread explores the childhood career aspirations of participants, reflecting on dreams and ambitions that were often whimsical or fantastical. The scope includes personal anecdotes about various professions, ranging from the serious to the humorous, and touches on how these aspirations have evolved over time.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express childhood dreams of becoming a wrestler, independently wealthy, or a soldier.
- Several participants share a recurring dream of living in a log cabin in Oregon and raising wild animals, with some humorously questioning the feasibility of this dream.
- Others mention aspirations to be a firefighter, airline pilot, astronaut, or involved in various scientific fields, indicating a wide range of interests.
- A participant reflects on the notion that life itself is a form of acting, suggesting a philosophical perspective on aspirations and identity.
- Some participants note that their dreams have changed significantly over time, with many expressing that they have not achieved their initial aspirations.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share a lighthearted tone regarding their unfulfilled dreams, but there is no consensus on the feasibility of achieving these aspirations or the seriousness of their childhood ambitions.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect personal humor and nostalgia, while others highlight the whimsical nature of childhood dreams, which may not align with realistic career paths.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in personal stories about career aspirations, childhood dreams, and the evolution of personal identity may find this discussion engaging.
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I wanted to be independently wealthy and not work, didn't happen.
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Honest to God, ask my parents, when I was younger, my dream was to buy a log cabin in Oregon and raise wild dogs and squirrels.
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So did that happened?Greg Bernhardt said:
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No yet, some day...Raghav Gupta said:
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From about 3 to 18 my dream was to join the military and be a soldier. Almost happened! :)
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You could still do that! You just have to convince the wife.Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm doing pretty much, more or less, what I wanted to do.
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I bet she'd be down for thatAstronuc said:You could still do that! You just have to convince the wife.
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The area around Bend/Sunriver is nice, but so are the areas around La Grande and Baker City. Nice forests and mountain.Greg Bernhardt said:I bet she'd be down for that
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Presumably you mean reasonably friendly wild dogs?Greg Bernhardt said:
If so, istm that PF is not so far away from that. There are definitely various species of wild creatures roaming around here, e.g., the grizzly bear in post #9 above.
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I wanted to be a sportsman and sometimes western movies sheriff... of course with a horse...
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Until I was about six years old I wanted to be a fire truck.
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When I was 10 I wanted to be a ninja... just like Storm Shadow!
I ended up a little more like Chris Farley.
I ended up a little more like Chris Farley.
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I was a pyromaniac as a little kid... aaaand wanted to become a firefighter. It doesn't have to make sense 
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TV weather forecast presenter.
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airline pilot
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At this point, I'd settle for dependently wealthy.Evo said:
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astronaut, ee, doctor, solider, scientists now it's applied mathematican, ee, cs, general surgeon, geneticist, neuroscience and defence contractor. lol
i'll also be studying some chem, physics, and bio(botany) to go with that.
i'll also be studying some chem, physics, and bio(botany) to go with that.- #19
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My dreams have changed so many times. I wanted to be a professional athlete, then I wanted to be a stuntman, then I wanted to be a scientist, then I wanted to be an actor, and I still do want to be an actor. None of those have been accomplished as a profession. I act, but don't get paid for it. Maybe one day.
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I tink most of life is acting. but writing understandable stories is the hard part.
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