Guide to Increasing Proactivity

[Reptar]

I'm an excellent trouble-shooter not just with computers but life in general.  Probably because I grew up in a very dysfunctional environment and had to constantly adapt and work with what I had.  My life wasn't easy and so I had to scratch and claw to survive.  I don't panic either, at least not too much.  I'm still human but I think I have a really high tolerance for crazy crap upsetting me.  I'm able to brush off the bullshit and focus on what's important or fixing whatever problem I face.

Like some people deal with their problems with drugs and alcohol.  I just drink for recreation and socially.

I've had some people disagree with me, but I believe going through a few hardships here and there throughout the first 3 decades of life is highly beneficial. It all depends on the person, but overall it builds character and sets you up for handling the future. I've had friends who have grown up pampered by their parents, only to have a mental breakdown when something goes wrong once they've flown from the nest.

I have to agree that hardships make you into what you are now. You never struggle then you can adapt or prepare yourself when that time does come. Over the years I've realized how a lot of people just cannot cope with stress. Also working at a damn call center really proves how that's true too.