Business Owners?

[MrsDarkIdol]

You know how everyone always seems to say that pot will ruin your life because it makes you lazy. Yeah it chills us out and lets us relax, but I don't think it inhibits anyone from having a good job and successful life.

It seems that's the persons choice, not the weed.

I know it's true because I have three friends who all own their own business and are doing really well, and smoke all the time. One of them has smoked his whole life.
Even my husband and I are starting our own business.
I'm using this for an example because, it takes a great deal of work and commitment.
So where do people get the idea that it is going to ruin your life or make you lazy so you never do anything with yourself?

[UniqueShadow08]

I dont know i think its just crazy talk .... and most the people that say that are feds..... or .... governent or political ppl.

[ScarlettCrush]

I also own a business and am quite successful. Those rumors about weed are bullshit.

[xNoa]

id be intersted to hear of any sucessfull business people in any way that smoke.
although 90% of the posters here seem to be under 18 or immature, so id doubt much of a response
no offence btw, as i am also under 18, but taking higher education.

[FunkyMonkey]

haha hydrizzle!
Anyway, Ive had a few successful ventures in my life so far. I have always preferred finding a niche and working for myself. The work is much harder but I benefit and not the 'boss' moving ahead in life based partly on my sweat.
It takes a lot of brains, motivation, and determination and pot does not interfere with that for me but actually enhances it.
My 2 closest friends also own their own business and toke.
As does my step father, my brother, and several old highschool buddies.
So I have yet to see any evidence in my life that pot sucks the life right out of you.
It all depends what you start with.

[MrsDarkIdol]

Very true, most people who say those things either have never smoked pot or are some sort of authority.
But I hear people who smoke weed say this!
It upsets me because being lazy is your own choice, and I hate to see people give pot a bad name by agreeing it makes you lazy.

That's awesome Scarlett
What sort of business do you own?
My husband and I are starting a Pest Control Business, surprisingly alot of money in it.
Since i'm a woman I'm a minority in the field so, were getting a garnt for 150,000 to start.
And since my cousin owns a pest control business they are helping us get started.
I currently work for them as well/
And he is also the guy who has smoked all his life.
They will be able to sell in 4 years and retire. and he's only 32, and they've owned it for only 3years.

Also my husband was an electrician for awhile and the guy he worked for, the owner, would toke up with us all the time.
Even thor us in some for a bonus :) That was a sweet deal

[MrsDarkIdol]

That was suppose to say
*throw* :o

[Funken Monken]

I'm a contractor, and effectively sellf employed. I've been caining it for donkeys years, but still managed to pick a few 1st class BScs and MSc/Ma, so anyone telling you cannabis stopped them achieving anything is just trying to cover the fact they're lazy bastards.

[MrsDarkIdol]

Sweet deal Funken
Yeah, when my husband was working as an electrician we hung out with alot of contractors, every single one that I knew smoked.
That's why I get upset when people who smoke pot try and blame it for their laziness. Not saying being lasy is evil or anything, it's not. It's your life, everyone gets to choose what they want to do with it.
I mean just because someone if financially successful doesn't make them better then anyone else. That's just what they decided to do.
Most important thing is to be happy with what your doing with yourself.
Just don't blame the ganja :)

[mellow mood]

dont judge someone by the quality of his piss but by the quality of his work. actually i think weed makes ppl way happiest and smiley, and sociable, so i guess it helps to work even better.

coz i hate fuckin grumpy unhappy fuckers that answer u in a store or whatever.

[mellow mood]

oh and xnoa, i dont find ppl here that much immature. actually only few are. i think ppl here are pretty cool. i want names man, names!





LOL

[ScarlettCrush]

I am a dominatrix.
Please don't think I am a hooker or discount my business skills. I spent many years learning how to be good at my job and I have at least 6 grand invested in dungeon furniture and equipment. I have to do my own promotions, pictures, advertising, everything.
I love it though.

[MrsDarkIdol]

I agree Mellow!
Helps with relationships too, can never stay mad for very long!

I cannot work or do anything too responsible when high, makes me paranoid everyone can tell...which I'm sure the paranoia makes me act wierd so then they can definitely tell

But it sure helps to know I'll be able to go home and relax.
And if it's just chores or something other then work, it actually will make me focus more.

[Omni05]

scarlett, where do you live? :D :D :D

seriously though, how much does one charge for a session? How long is the session?



technically speaking, pot sellers who smoke it run successful businesses!

[MrsDarkIdol]

That is so cool!
Now that would be a fun job!
Kudos

[st0n3r]

i own my own construction firm making millions every year.....gunna buy a jamacian island, grow weed n sell it 2 u guys!!! :D:D:D

[Zandor]

I own a computer programming company and I work 7-day's a week. With out pot I could not make it through the day.

I'm writing several books and have even published 3 already and again with out pot I could not get through the day.

I hold 38 us patents and with out pot I bet not one of them would exist today.
(Not like they are paying anymore anyway...lol)

If you let couch lock stop you then it's you and not the pot that made that decision.
Anything can run your life if you allow it to.

[UniqueShadow08]

u know what i think....i think the ppl that say that are failures....and uptight ppl.... you have to think if you didnt ever try anything like some ppl did because they said they want to be drug free thats total bullshit its because there uptight and scared to try anything...and they know the fact is they would like it so they dont want to be like anyone else....

[mlleyeuxbleus]

I am pretty much self-employed; I write ad copy, freelance. I also do marketing for a law-oriented computer program, & am also in the adult entertainment industry part-time (woohoo Scarlett! I am fascinated by the domme world), & in that aspect I also handle all of my own business. Keeps one busy, that's for sure.

Just graduated from massage therapy school, & am going back to a fabulous school in the fall to grab a BFA in Interior Design. I have so many interests & passions that I don't ever see me settling into one big, long, boring career path... I prefer to weave my own crazy quilt of doing what I love. So far it's worked great for me.

While I do know of some people who are more stereotypical 'potheads', I also know some very successful people who partake on a regular basis. Ya just never know! :)

[wonka911]

Yea...my dad smokes everyday...he owns a pretty well going business building and restoring hot rods and stuff of that nature, i imagine its pretty damn cool to just go into work, get high and work on cars.