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btb01 said:
Half the fun with the serial numbers is getting whatever random number you get and trying to find some connection/meaning.

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I agree. I have a special number that pops up over and over in my life. But I can’t request that number it has to happen on its own.
 
birdsbeaks said:
Because some people have no conception of their own self worth beyond what possessions they can accumulate.

When they acquire something "special" or "exclusive" they then feel, albeit fleetingly, a little more special themselves. Once the dopamine hit wears off, they're quickly back to feeling like their usual old and "worthless" selves, which leads to another hunt for something "rare" and "precious." And on and on it goes - with most folks never pausing to address where the negative thoughts about themselves originate in the first place - as that quest is viewed as potentially frightening or uncomfortable.

If they could replace the accumulation cycle with a creative cycle, and develop some personally rewarding skills, ie whittling, bushcraft, knife making, leather working, etc; then they may be able to cultivate a firmer foundation on which to build a new concept of their self worth.

Until then, the cycle of chasing ever diminishing dopamine hits will continue until such a point is reached that they no longer are able to derive the desired feelings from their current endeavor and are forced to find a new arena to participate in.

They have probably convinced themselves that they're not doing it for the reasons stated, and are actually doing it for financial gain, which is nothing more than the same accumulation cycle with a more abstract object. This explains why happy people are not always wealthy, and why wealthy people are not always happy.

I don't put them on mute, as for me, they serve as a beneficial reminder of where not to tread and where my focus and priorities should rest.
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Have we ever met?😱 you are describing me with about 90% accuracy.....Cheers.
 
meako said:
Have we ever met?😱 you are describing me with about 90% accuracy.....Cheers.
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I mean, I'm not speaking academically here -- if I were, I'd cite my sources.

I'm merely relating my personal experience with the matter. 🤣😭🤣😭
 
For what it is worth, I don't care which serial number I get, so if I happen to get one somebody else wants, that person can let me know and we can do a swap.

Also, since this post will likely be buried under a bunch of subsequent ones, I'll make sure to repost the offer when I post the first picture.
 
It doesn't matter to me either about the serial number, just happy to be included in this one. What a nice looking knife. I get to check out this manufacturer to see what all the fuss is about and it looks like a great pattern.

When I came in here you were all still all showing off last year's knife. I didn't really understand what the heck was going on at the time, lol!

Still may have to keep my eye out for that BF buck though. I see it pop up here in photos every once in a while. That's a purdy knife...
 
I really wasn’t going to buy another knife (I’ve reached my limit) but it’s nice to finally be able to purchase a GEC at original price for a change so whatever. Looking forward to this pattern which I don’t have in my collection yet. Going to have to either give something away or sell something to make room though.
 
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