@BonitaChelz
Part of something I'm working on
Let me know your thoughts
Upgrades
Just look around you, and soon you will realize that this is a society in constant exploration of an upgrade.
And many times than not, an upgrade is not even essential. People get soaked into the marketing aspect of it, how something newer, bigger, slimmer, more functions equals superiority. It seems that only a small segment of people appear to be content with the "old", hardly any are satisfied with "simplicity", and that adage of the "new car smell"/ “grass is greener” is so enticing to many.
A few years ago that 40 inch Plasma TV hanging in the living room was exceptional and top of the line, now you want a 50 inch LED, that Galaxy S3 or iPhone 4 was the fastest phone you ever had and did everything you wanted - now you yearn for that S5 that 6. From your car to your "starter home", “computer”, “tablet”, “friends”, or "entry level job", people are always searching for an “upgrade”.
For many it's the same hunger/thirst for upgrading they aspire for when they date or even enter a relationship, particularly in this generation more than ever before. Thanks to online dating and other social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Tinder etc., the Build-a-Bear mentality for women/men takes over. For scores of people someone "hotter", “younger”, "smarter", "richer", “more compatible”, “better” than what they think they have is literally just a click or a swipe away. The chance to upgrade their partner to someone superior in their eyes is always there, and sometimes the temptation wins out in the end. The days of building, communicating, working together, being patient, growing in love with one another are now dying old relics. Morals, monogamy, loyalty and trust, they all lay by the wayside. It’s the generation of pride, selfishness, gluttony, misandry and misogyny. Where having a plethora of girls and guys you juggle/cavort/mingle with is encouraged and the norm for many. No one wants to be a leader, but everyone wants followers and likes in this era where the currency of attention is the number one thing many wish for.
This is why I just sit on the sideline with no desire to partake in the destruction at hand. I don’t care to juggle a bunch of women or play people’s emotions like a piano, nor do I concern myself with the usage of attention currency to raise my level of prominence in the eyes of others. I’ll maintain my traits of righteousness, faithfulness, monogamy and respectfulness till I draw my last breath. I’m pleased with the life I live, the select few I surround myself with who I truly care about. These people are indispensible to me, like the Coca Cola or KFC recipe; there is no upgrading to better content. I count my blessings and I’m very thankful for the things I have regardless if they are not the new car, shiny new phone, Smart TV or six figure salary jobs. Money, looks, popularity, fake friends, material items can come and go in an instant, and I don’t validate my distinction in society based on that. I’d rather build my life on solid foundations, with a genuine woman (note one woman), authentic friends, people who view me as valuable not as a toy or an old Bible they take off the shelf whenever they are in a bind and need motivations. I'm not saying to settle for that morbidly obese quote on quote nice girl/nice guy that proclaims their "love" for you. All I’m saying is stand firm in your morals, don’t be so quick to think because she’s shaped like Jessica Rabbit or he’s shaped like Vin Diesel that it’s worth it to throw away the faithful, loving person who views you as valuable and has earned your trust.
Part of something I'm working on
Let me know your thoughts
Upgrades
Just look around you, and soon you will realize that this is a society in constant exploration of an upgrade.
And many times than not, an upgrade is not even essential. People get soaked into the marketing aspect of it, how something newer, bigger, slimmer, more functions equals superiority. It seems that only a small segment of people appear to be content with the "old", hardly any are satisfied with "simplicity", and that adage of the "new car smell"/ “grass is greener” is so enticing to many.
A few years ago that 40 inch Plasma TV hanging in the living room was exceptional and top of the line, now you want a 50 inch LED, that Galaxy S3 or iPhone 4 was the fastest phone you ever had and did everything you wanted - now you yearn for that S5 that 6. From your car to your "starter home", “computer”, “tablet”, “friends”, or "entry level job", people are always searching for an “upgrade”.
For many it's the same hunger/thirst for upgrading they aspire for when they date or even enter a relationship, particularly in this generation more than ever before. Thanks to online dating and other social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Tinder etc., the Build-a-Bear mentality for women/men takes over. For scores of people someone "hotter", “younger”, "smarter", "richer", “more compatible”, “better” than what they think they have is literally just a click or a swipe away. The chance to upgrade their partner to someone superior in their eyes is always there, and sometimes the temptation wins out in the end. The days of building, communicating, working together, being patient, growing in love with one another are now dying old relics. Morals, monogamy, loyalty and trust, they all lay by the wayside. It’s the generation of pride, selfishness, gluttony, misandry and misogyny. Where having a plethora of girls and guys you juggle/cavort/mingle with is encouraged and the norm for many. No one wants to be a leader, but everyone wants followers and likes in this era where the currency of attention is the number one thing many wish for.
This is why I just sit on the sideline with no desire to partake in the destruction at hand. I don’t care to juggle a bunch of women or play people’s emotions like a piano, nor do I concern myself with the usage of attention currency to raise my level of prominence in the eyes of others. I’ll maintain my traits of righteousness, faithfulness, monogamy and respectfulness till I draw my last breath. I’m pleased with the life I live, the select few I surround myself with who I truly care about. These people are indispensible to me, like the Coca Cola or KFC recipe; there is no upgrading to better content. I count my blessings and I’m very thankful for the things I have regardless if they are not the new car, shiny new phone, Smart TV or six figure salary jobs. Money, looks, popularity, fake friends, material items can come and go in an instant, and I don’t validate my distinction in society based on that. I’d rather build my life on solid foundations, with a genuine woman (note one woman), authentic friends, people who view me as valuable not as a toy or an old Bible they take off the shelf whenever they are in a bind and need motivations. I'm not saying to settle for that morbidly obese quote on quote nice girl/nice guy that proclaims their "love" for you. All I’m saying is stand firm in your morals, don’t be so quick to think because she’s shaped like Jessica Rabbit or he’s shaped like Vin Diesel that it’s worth it to throw away the faithful, loving person who views you as valuable and has earned your trust.
your quite the writer 
. I agree with everything you said. Now, is this book going to lean slightly towards self help? I ask because I think many men can relate to this but have a hard time breaking free (even being aware) of the societal conditioning that encourages this "desire to upgrade" behavior. I think it may be beneficial to add in a few practices you yourself used that contributed to the ability to break free from this mindset and become a more grounded man that values monogamy, love, loyalty, contentment, etc. I say this because if I was a young man reading this I would see a disconnect from how society is - to how your unscathed by all of it's unrealistic expectations. I would possibly wanna know how I too could become a better man in this area. 
, haven't even shared all of it on the coli but one day .
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(lol, i know this isn't the real reason
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