/lit/ - Literature

Hello /lit/, I didn't know what other board really to post this in, and as a long time /lit/ user I figured, a place that deals a lot with philosophy would probably be the best place to post this thread.

What lifestyle do you adopt? Does it belong to a certain philosophy? Did something inspire you to change the way you look at life, and in return, change the actual way you interact with life itself?

I was slacker, I never liked authority, and even now, I still can't say I like it. I always wondered if my 26 years of being an underachiever, were due to being a naturally lazy slob, someone who didn't want to work under anyone due to my disdain for authority, addiction to unhealthy sources of entertainment, or even more importantly, because of my nihilistic views on life since I became an edgy teen?

Well, seeing day after day of my life wasted on 4chan, menial jobs, and no real future with no actual achievement to my name. I decided enough was enough, funnily enough, I found inspiration in one of the silliest and unlikeliest places.

Fictional character Nicholas Angel from the movie Hot Fuzz, here was this overachiever, he kept his house perfectly clean, he was dependent, on time, professional, hard working, respectful, and had self respect, kept himself in shape, and took pride in his work. In contrast to the main character, was his friend "Danny", I embodied everything about this Danny, even down to having been fat.

Watching it on the big screen really was eye opening for me. Seeing it in third person, it became obvious to me the disgusting NEET I've become. The forgettable nobody life I have.

Now I strive everyday to perfect and excel in everything and have remained disciplined. From diet, to excessive, to intellectual pursuits, and am currently training for a career in law enforcement. I know there's a lot of depressed people here on /lit/, I just wanted to share how I am happy now.