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I've decided to say something on self - control.
It's human nature to compete, if we see another guy egging us on on the road, to street race... What would you guys do? I need your inputs. Very few ppl will say "Ignore" and actually mean it...
I confess I've given in many times, I mean for a Full fledged street race. I felt very bad for losing my self control afterward. Anything could have happened to me, the other guy, or any one on the road. But now I'm able to control this urge. (Little bit, cant resist short speed bursts now and then when I'm sure its safe, road is good and I know it, no ppl/vehicles posing obstacles.. Hanith u remember right?
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Now I don't want to hear something like you should stop, it's dangerous, Yes I know all that and I agree but sometimes its almost involuntary. Like I said it's basic human character to be better, to prove something when challenged. But I have realized that there will be nothing to differentiate me from the idiot who wants to race if I give in to him. By grace or luck or whatever, I haven't been in any serious trouble due to this, but luck can only take u so far.
Basically I want to let the younger riders know, that its OK to not race, its OK to ignore the challenge, its OK to let the other guy go ahead, because at the end of the day, the real winner is the one who respects others on the road, knows his limits and the limits of his vehicle, and comes home safe to the people who are waiting for him..
Anything you guys can add, I would really appreciate it, thanks.
It's human nature to compete, if we see another guy egging us on on the road, to street race... What would you guys do? I need your inputs. Very few ppl will say "Ignore" and actually mean it...
I confess I've given in many times, I mean for a Full fledged street race. I felt very bad for losing my self control afterward. Anything could have happened to me, the other guy, or any one on the road. But now I'm able to control this urge. (Little bit, cant resist short speed bursts now and then when I'm sure its safe, road is good and I know it, no ppl/vehicles posing obstacles.. Hanith u remember right?
)Now I don't want to hear something like you should stop, it's dangerous, Yes I know all that and I agree but sometimes its almost involuntary. Like I said it's basic human character to be better, to prove something when challenged. But I have realized that there will be nothing to differentiate me from the idiot who wants to race if I give in to him. By grace or luck or whatever, I haven't been in any serious trouble due to this, but luck can only take u so far.
Basically I want to let the younger riders know, that its OK to not race, its OK to ignore the challenge, its OK to let the other guy go ahead, because at the end of the day, the real winner is the one who respects others on the road, knows his limits and the limits of his vehicle, and comes home safe to the people who are waiting for him..
Anything you guys can add, I would really appreciate it, thanks.
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