Popular Post Kanis Posted December 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Many years ago,..I lost "everything that mattered". I then spent 12 years in a self punishment cycle that included too much drug use and no concern for my own well being. A long story will be cut short to one day ,finally, looking myself in a mirror and seeing a glint of the warrior that I used to be, looking back at me for the first time in a decade. He said. "Now, you are just being stupid" When I found this MMATycoon, I was trying to sober up. My mind was a constant static of chaotic energy. I am now 3 months away from my 4 year mark in the game. I am incredibly sober (if you don't count weed =) just being honest). I am now back in my career field, Entertainment rigging- concerts and I am, again, one of the premium guys in the Oregon and Washington areas. My closest friends are pleasantly shocked, because , I was told "not many can come-back from where I was in my mind, heart and soul." I am currently ranked 33 of 21518 (0.15%) and IF this is the closest that I ever get to this peak, I wanted to shout it out now, that You have NO idea just how much this environment was the therapy of mind that helped me come back from that cliff that I was on. Thank you for that Kanis. 32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imcool Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Well said, congrats on the turn around in life. Not many can do that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmagladiators Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Congrats! Good to see someone turn it around.. now go invest in bitcoin. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDV916 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Awesome to hear! Keep it up man love to see positivity on the forums! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump2020 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Good luck kid we had a good ride hope one day you will come back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwang Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I obviously don't know you personally but, you are a legend! And I've always appreciated your energy in the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularJohn Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Great to hear this mate. Congratulations on the turn around and hopefully you'll still climb a bit higher than #33. Good luck and keep your head up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump2020 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM0-ZU8njdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Swapping one addiction for another. reading this reminded me of this scene stay clean. stay green. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump2020 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBK16 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 One of the nicest guys to have played the game - Glad to hear the game and the people in it helped you with your recovery man and happy to see you improving on a constant basis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trump2020 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzypants Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Who doesn't love a comeback story? It was a nice little boost to read yours on my Saturday morning. Keep fighting the good fight my man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzasco Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Kanis you da man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theWHITEWOLF Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Honostly you made the choice and you turned your life around and that is great ,great job and goodluck you are a inspiration to those wo are young and think you can't come back from stuff thst deep but I guess you can!bless you dude 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762x39 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Congrats! I am glad to hear you are doing well. Not many get a second chance! You said you set up for concerts, do you do a specific kind of music or just whoever hires? My family and I go to concerts a lot, that would probably be a fun job. We are going to see Pop Evil again in March I think, cant remember the date for sure, they are playing in Kansas City at a new place The Truman, it is pretty good. We went and seen Nothing More there in October. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiankaBonghi Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Soft yankees, thats why last election you had Clinton and Trump running for offices, you seriously live inside Matrix, sober up gringos. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I'm happy for you. Good job staying sobre man. I quit weed like a year and 2 months ago and I only drink once in a while. I'm pretty sobre and I feel a lot better without weed fogging my head up. This site also has helped me in many ways like to motivate me to work out among other things. Great to hear you doing well in game and IRL. Keep it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyd Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Grats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniConor Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 You're awesome Kraig I'm proud of you brother 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpierrecanada Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Awesome to hear! Keep up the great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1rstSaint Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Kanis always one of the friendliest Managers on here, well said and glad to hear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwang Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 And the space dog is up to 18! Keep it going dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockg Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Congrats man! I'm from Portland. Glad to hear you're doing better. I knew a guy who did rigging at lots of venues years ago named Tony, I can't remember his last name. He's a tremendously good pool player. You know him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanis Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Congrats! I am glad to hear you are doing well. Not many get a second chance! You said you set up for concerts, do you do a specific kind of music or just whoever hires? My family and I go to concerts a lot, that would probably be a fun job. We are going to see Pop Evil again in March I think, cant remember the date for sure, they are playing in Kansas City at a new place The Truman, it is pretty good. We went and seen Nothing More there in October. I generally work for the venue that is hosting the event. Setting up live events is the most satisfying job that I have ever held. There is really something to be said about investing the work to HEAR that crowd when it is "jacked and having a good time". The pinnacle of my career would have to be the 3 months spent at the Olympics in 2002 (making things defy gravity in negative temperatures, good times) . Next time you are at a show,. look above the stage to see where all of that sound, light and video is attached at the ceiling,..I am one of the spiders that make that happen. We are considered elite in the stage industry because not many want to do it =) . Rope rescue and climbing skills, tech and equipment are mandatory. Anyway, I am glad you enjoy the shows,..THAT is why we do it. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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