Jan
Building better men
This is How to Escape “Soft Life” Trap
According to The Free Dictionary, the idiom “soft life” means a life that is typified by or filled with ease and comfort, without requiring any hard work, sacrifice, or unpleasantness. This short-lived trend has left many drowning in debt or depressed. It’s the overwhelming power of instant gratification, sprinkled with social media pressure. Let me tell you bro, “issa trap” don’t be fooled.
Of course, many have embraced this self-care attitude to life, willing to starve themselves to impress the streets. This Instagram life has no champion, no one is really winning it there. The need to live ‘soft’ has affected relationships – if you can’t provide for it (especially men) you’re kicked out of the dating game. All these ridiculous sacrifices are made for that one social media post. So much effort is invested in that caption and the location is everything.
Of course, no one wants to be perceived as the stingy type. But if you choose not to participate, you have zero street cred. We’re not bashing the “soft life” but what’s the fun if it means sacrificing your sanity? Below we have come up with couple of values to help you avoid this trap.
Know thyself
Knowing yourself means you’re in charge of your thoughts and you’re your own personality. Bro, don’t be hard on yourself – this journey is only fun if you’re doing it at your own pace. Self-awareness is a practice that everyone can always improve at. Knowing yourself means you’re not bothered by anyone’s instant success. It’s all about defining the “soft life” in your own terms and chasing it your own way.
Pace Yourself
Nothing of real value is built over night. If drinking cognac, owning a yacht or flying business class is your vibe – why not work towards your dream? There’s so much pleasure ticking things off your list at your own pace. True success is not only about obtaining things, the hard part is sustaining it. That requires hard work and discipline. Of course, we all want this soft life and we’d love to get it effortlessly but that’s impossible.
Nothing for mahala
Everything comes at a price. The hours you put it, the savings and hard work will eventually afford you the soft life you desire. Of course, there million ways to cheat your way to the top – unfortunately there are no guarantees. Bro, if you’re willing to work for it then it’s yours, period! The real soft life requires patience and lots of effort.
What’s the price are you willing to pay for the soft life (whatever that means to you) you want?
This so true , comparison is a the root of Fallin, in a world that is changing and evolving to something like the unknown its always best to stay true to your roots to who you are and yes nothing comes for mahala you have to sacrifice something to gain something ; being honest to yourself and living the best true life of not being fake in the space where everybody wants to fit it.
I believe in resilience and working hard to wards your goals and dreams.
There is always something good that comes with working hard and staying true and content with yourself.
Very good article it makes me realize that the perception of reality is far more real than reality itself..
Its better to live your truth and not live up to others expectations of who one should be…
Nothing wrong with a picture on social media if you worked hard and made the necessary sacrifices..
I applaud hard working people we all have to celebrate our lives as we see fit…
With that said i can relate to article talking about men being excluded from the dating game because of social media…
As a man posting a picture of himself next to a Ferrari in Rome with the best dressed clothing you stand a better chance of attraction from the opposite sex…
Its a very good article
My dad once told me ” Diamonds are formed in the harshest conditions”
this is so true and hits home with me and I’m sure with others. We see a lot of people just sitting back and “waiting” for something to happen. we look at people driving fancy cars, living in nice houses, and say they are so lucky. we should be thinking about how they got the things they have, think about the hard work they put in. every little bit of effort helps you attain your goals………so hustle till you drop!!!
this is really inspiring bro !
There’s so much truth in this article. We don’t want to work hard these days we just want the so called soft life without putting in the effort which is so sad
Interesting read indeed. Lived the article will definitely be applying these