Zach Gines Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 It says introduce myself, so my name is Zach. I'll briefly go over why and how I stumbled upon this forum. In 10th grade, my English teacher thought me for an idiot because I had absolutely no interest in any kind of literature, and she thought I had trouble reading or sonething like that, despite obtaining maximum scores on AP Calculus exams that year and the years following. So she gave me a small book as a personal assignment, Anthem. I read it that night, and I was amazed that I had enjoyed and agreed with the author of this book, who I had never heard of. The next day I asked her for every book she had by the author, so I read We the Living next, which instilled in me my current political stance opposing socialism and things like that. Then Fountainhead, followed immediately by Atlas Shrugged, which changed my life, so I thought. Fast forward a few years. I had joined the US Air Force, and was extremely good at my job in the intelligence and surveillence field. I ended up getting into some trouble, getting discharged, and going to jail for a brief period of time, but I'll spare you those details. Here I am now, after being lost for awhile, moving to someplace I had never been before, knowing no one, and looking for a job. I picked up Atlas Shrugged this morning and began rereading again, and its given me a new ambition. A new love for this philosophy, and this mentality, that I'm sure you all share in. I went out and I have multiple job interviews Monday and Tuesday at places that I didn't think would give me a first glance because of my past, let alone a second glance. I looked for a forum to keep myself interested, to keep learning, and maybe share some of my experiences and thoughts. Excited to meet you all. Sorry for not being breif lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream_weaver Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 28 minutes ago, Zach Gines said: I picked up Atlas Shrugged this morning and began rereading again, and its given me a new ambition Every time I've re-read Atlas Shrugged, I find something I had not noticed before. 31 minutes ago, Zach Gines said: I looked for a forum to keep myself interested, to keep learning, and maybe share some of my experiences and thoughts. "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." — Humphrey Bogart May you find what you are looking for. Welcome to OO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repairman Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Welcome to the forum, Zack Gines. Have you read much of Ayn Rand's non-fiction? I'm looking forward to your contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JASKN Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Hey Zach, thanks for introducing yourself, and good luck in your interviews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Joyous Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Hi Zack, I like you. I have never been arrested but I empathize with that part of you that is searching. Nowadays I work as a data gatherer. I would love to create a home business, but I get tired and sleepy when it is time to begin. I suspect I am scared of using my mind:( Mike Edited July 31, 2017 by Mike Joyous Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninth Doctor Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 AP Calculus in 10th grade? Sounds like the prequel to Good Will Hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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