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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.

Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Giving up smoking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My parenting, I raised my boys to be everything I ever wanted them to be and more.

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By *entleman_of_pleasureMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I designed the Eiffel Tower. Ture story.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My kids!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I helped start a school football team and coached it where they once didn’t have one. I’d have probably put that on a application if I got asked your question.

On here, fab. I once had a girl say yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Holidays in Canada followed by moving to Canada for 2 years

Next step is permanently moving to the cold north!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably going from being a couple of bad decisions away from a life of crime to being who I am now.

I’m still a dickhead but at least I’m a good dickhead.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Getting sober and quitting substances that can't be mentioned on the forums

Not dying this year

Not sure I'd put either of those on a job application so in that case and would go for my marathon finishes instead!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grandsons x 4

And last month give up smoking after forty five years still vaping though so still leave smoking on profile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently breathing some might wish I wasn't

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By *rettyflamingoWoman
over a year ago

Where the flamboyance of flamingos live

I went back into education as a mature student and a single parent and got my degree.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"My grandsons x 4

"

Do you have grandsons but no children ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though) "

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I went back into education as a mature student and a single parent and got my degree. "

Well done! And that's a good one, actually. I did my masters after having kids.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do? "

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our children

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped. "

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

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By *eddyBearBazMan
over a year ago

St Helens

Im hoping my greatest accomplishment will be given the news im cancer free

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

So many.

But, after watching the Christmas Lectures at the Royal institute for so many years, actually getting to present there and be in that auditorium was a big moment.

Have ticked some pretty amazing boxes over the years.

Meeting Becky is right up there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Staying calm and composed under pressure, in an increasingly challenging world that throws up a multiplicity of problems that I have to prioritise and resolve every day, and still remain positive and focused whilst encouraging and counselling my work colleagues and family members to do the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get? "

Sorry typo

Outside there official time of

14 hours inside my expected 16 lol

Still

Gave me a medal so I’m well chuffed. It wasn’t the longest of ultras by any means. But for me it will be my

Longest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Holidays in Canada followed by moving to Canada for 2 years

Next step is permanently moving to the cold north!"

I'm so jealous...that's high on my "If I win the lottery" list

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get? "

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I've had one. Job promotions, doing well playing cricket, getting out my comfort zone in social situations. That's about it but nothing groundbreaking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My little human.

Summiting Kilimanjaro.

Saving my life by shifting 10 Stones of body fat.

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Everything I did with the RNLI

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round "

What sandwiches did you have?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By *ryan...Man
over a year ago

1950's Original

Beating all the other sperm and being born.....all downhill after that though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?"

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate "

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons "

It was a mate who bullied me into it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

It was a mate who bullied me into it "

Well I hope you're still friends!

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.

Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me. "

Making it to 40 without being an inmate, long term inpatient or in the grave.

Still time though....especially as I go to Carnival tomorrow....here comes an unaccountable amount of rum...Redbull and pain killers... that's how I got through last Christmas.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Being chosen as godfather to two of my nephews.

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By *icole 123Woman
over a year ago

Baildon,West Yorkshire

My two daughters

Being called an inspiration when I tell people about my wild swimming x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

It was a mate who bullied me into it

Well I hope you're still friends!"

Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though) "

That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate "

Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

My 2 amazing, beautiful, independent, level-headed daughters

And my business.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

After two false starts finally finding the perfect wife.

There won't be any more. Ever.

A

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By *aughty but nice...Man
over a year ago

Staffs

My son

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By *ixiePoisonWoman
over a year ago

Darlington

My two children

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

My kids are fucking incredible.

And each one only took 60 seconds to make!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Refraining from running down the street howling like a baby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son had two miscarriages before him thought I'd never be a mother but he stayed so my miracle really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

It was a mate who bullied me into it

Well I hope you're still friends!

Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November "

Did he convince you to run off??

Unlos.

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By *he FAB Social - MCRCouple (FF)
over a year ago

manchester


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

It was a mate who bullied me into it

Well I hope you're still friends!

Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November

Did he convince you to run off??

Unlos. "

He’s only been back 3 weeks!! Was just starting to chat again

Pixie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I once turned a back rub into two kids, a mortgage and finally a divorce lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

It was a mate who bullied me into it

Well I hope you're still friends!

Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November

Did he convince you to run off??

Unlos. "

I think I touched a nerve when I pointed out he was telling an untruth.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.

Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me. "

Ive raised over 10,000 pounds for a few charities doing different sporting activities.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

raised 3 kids by myself. The only thing my ex wife did was harass me and try to steal money. It was bloody hard and my mental health went down the toilet but they're all happy, healthy and wonderful young adults now.

MrWho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coming back from a dark place in my life twice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Airborne school at fort Benning Georgia. Being a female. It still my pinnacle.

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By *he FAB Social - MCRCouple (FF)
over a year ago

manchester


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

Cool. Which ultra did you do?

The ring of hell… my legs still feel like I’d rather have them removed than keep them , if it hadn’t been for a charity I would have stopped.

Oh that's a tough one. What time did you get?

And I did your recommendation…

Took sandwiches and ate them part way round

What sandwiches did you have?

Cheese and pickle. Nothing posh like your mate

My mates are far too lazy to do Park Run let alone Ultra Marathons

It was a mate who bullied me into it

Well I hope you're still friends!

Yes he’s convinced me to run the Conwy half in November

Did he convince you to run off??

Unlos.

I think I touched a nerve when I pointed out he was telling an untruth. "

Looks like it!

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Winning Camra pub of the year in 3 different pubs.

Not bad for someone who doesn't drink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Airborne school at fort Benning Georgia. Being a female. It still my pinnacle. "
lol when DI tells you to wear a tampon as a female and you ask why on a jump. She responds so you don't sound like a whistling bomb on your way down . Well it's was freaking hilarious standpoint.

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow


"Winning Camra pub of the year in 3 different pubs.

Not bad for someone who doesn't drink"

Well done its not an easy award to win

Tg x

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By *he FAB Social - MCRCouple (FF)
over a year ago

manchester


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate

Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'. "

And he came 8th I believe… on the published results

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By *he FAB Social - MCRCouple (FF)
over a year ago

manchester


"Winning Camra pub of the year in 3 different pubs.

Not bad for someone who doesn't drink"

I don’t know what that is but it says winning, pub and 3 years so it’s a yayyy from me

Pixie

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate

Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'.

And he came 8th I believe… on the published results "

His name isn't Tom.

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Going to the red carpet premiere at Leicester Square of one of my films is up there.

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By *oeofsussexMan
over a year ago

Eastbourne

Done some pretty cool things that I won’t share here but I was once a waiter for Ian Hislop!

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Running a marathon that one time (I actually did) is pretty high on my list of achievements.

Getting my shit and life together this year is quite high up too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sacrificing my happiness to save my kids from real danger

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By *aptain VMan
over a year ago

Birstall, Leicester


"I've been asked this on a job application and I'm feeling uninspired.

Tell me your greatest accomplishment. Hopefully your answers will inspire me. "

Are we talking personal or professional accomplishments?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine is finishing University despite being in a horrible toxic relationship and having a psychotic break half way through

I only got a 2:2 mind but at least I finished and didn't top myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mine is finishing University despite being in a horrible toxic relationship and having a psychotic break half way through

I only got a 2:2 mind but at least I finished and didn't top myself "

Wouldn't put this on an application form though lol

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Beating testicular cancer.

There are so many to choose, I will pick this one.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"Beating testicular cancer.

There are so many to choose, I will pick this one."

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

It's a toss up between me not being too much of a cunt to other people, and still being alive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Mine is finishing University despite being in a horrible toxic relationship and having a psychotic break half way through

I only got a 2:2 mind but at least I finished and didn't top myself

Wouldn't put this on an application form though lol "

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

If I was asked the same thing at an interview, I'd say "That's a very subjective question. What is a great accomplishment to one person isn't necessarily for another.

For example, I think my greatest accomplishment was making some toast for a guest that stayed with me once. When he received said toast, he punched the air and uttered several cries of "Oh man, that's awesome."

My perspective was that the toast was quite banal and ordinary yet to this chap it was comparable to the second coming of Jesus.

It did make me wonder if I had somehow underappreciated my skill at making toast, and this gentlemen, a true connoisseur of carbonised bread products had witnessed a marvel so sublime that my toast-making capabilities were sui generis.

So whilst I have accomplished many things in my life, as I am sure we all have to lesser or greater degrees, I'll have to put down my toast-making as perhaps the most significant endeavour I have ever attempted. If truth be told, I wasn't even really trying."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

satisfying customers

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By *ad boy maverickMan
over a year ago

basildon

Apart from my boys and achieving an honours degree at 52, probably not taking revenge on all the people who hurt me through my life.

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

I can list a few.. my kids, my job

I may not have much but to think I everything I've accomplished was my own doing with a little nudge from friends (on fab and non fab) taught me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Best to regret the things you done, not the things you haven't done

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By *enhaligonerMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Learning mandarin fluently

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes


"Learning mandarin fluently "

Thats awesome bud

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes


"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them "

I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though

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By *p4funCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth


"Learning mandarin fluently "

Wish I could play an instrument

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not my greatest but I only tell a few special people about that one.

But I ran a Ultra marathon recently for a charity that helps bereavement into child suicide. You be never ran that distance. Add to that my knees are already knackered Im lucky I finished it. More surprised I did it in a good time.

(Knees are completely knackered now though)

That is some achievement!! And what a great cause……. Take a bow mate

Eurgh. Don't encourage him. The results are published and they say he retired after 3.5 hours. He knows how to spin a yarn does 'Tom'.

And he came 8th I believe… on the published results

His name isn't Tom. "

Ooft. …. Mine isn’t Woody

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them

I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though "

It will never change.

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By *omRachCouple
over a year ago

Wirral

Went from not being able to run a bath to doing a 10km (without stopping) during the 1st lockdown.

Started off doing Couchto5K and over time I slowly progressed to going just that little bit further and then this one day (with the sun out and a fantastic breeze) I just kept going and did my 1st (and only) 10k.

I have hardly ran since but am still very very pleased with that achievement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Learning to say "No" and not follow up with a reason or justification.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you everyone. You're an inspirational lot.

I think my biggest accomplishments are completing an ultra marathon and training for another one next week and being a completing my Masters degree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thank you everyone. You're an inspirational lot.

I think my biggest accomplishments are completing an ultra marathon and training for another one next week and being a completing my Masters degree. "

Impressive!

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

My 3 beautiful, health children, that I brought up mainly on my own.

It was very challenging at times but they are now well rounded independent adults.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Cycling from Surrey to the very top of Scotland..and back.. enjoyed it so much..did it twice more..(obviously different years I'm not that crazy )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't think of anything so either I haven't done anything or I

Judge myself to harshly.

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By *n080971Man
over a year ago

Billericay

The obvious, kids etc.

The frivolous, an eagle on a 396 yrd par 4 (which I still talk about boringly often to anyone who’ll listen)

The achievement, setting up and running a business with no financial backing or external input which is 10 years old this year and employs people both in the uk and India

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Outside of parenting I’d probably say graduating given my experience at uni, mental health struggles and having to take a leave of absence.

I cried a lot when I got my results.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London


"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them

I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though

It will never change."

Never say never, I got in touch with my mother earlier this year and we'd had zero contact for almost 15 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Learning to say "No" and not follow up with a reason or justification.

"

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

My kids bringing them up to be good grown adults and now grandkids aswell.

Going back into education for a teaching degree and graduating.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’d say there is your answer

That's a very subjective question. What is a great accomplishment to one person isn't necessarily for another.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would have said my children but now i'd say one of my children as the other has chosen to cause so much trauma, pain, hurt, fear, stress that i no longer see them

I'm so sorry to hear that. Often families drift apart but hopefully old wounds will heal and repair over time. I do hope things work out for you though

It will never change.

Never say never, I got in touch with my mother earlier this year and we'd had zero contact for almost 15 years. "

It will never change.

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By *ouisebottomTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Putting on fake eyelashes and them staying on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Parenting and overcoming the worst of my mental health. Although I'm sure that's probably not the best thing to mention to some workplaces.

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By *he Artful TodgerMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire but travel

When younger….Completing what’s regards as the hardest initial selection training and becoming a Royal Marines Commando

More recent…..Getting a 1st Class BSC with Hons at 40yrs of age….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I genuinely think I've yet to have one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My kids are fucking incredible.

And each one only took 60 seconds to make! "
really you only lasted 60 seconds

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Caring for my mum at the moment

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By *ANDA!Man
over a year ago

DUMFRIES

Hard to pick a greatest.

My 4 kids.

Quit smoking 6 months ago after a 30a day habit

Finally opened up about my MH issues after keeping it bottled up for 25years as I thought it was normal and I'd got used to it

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

I have peed over The Great Wall of China!

My wife peed over The Great Pyramid, but I disallowed it because the seat belt sign was lit.

We both peed over The Alps.

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By *urhamdebbiecdTV/TS
over a year ago

bishop auckland

Taking a ten inch cock (true story)

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By *oding1Man
over a year ago

marlow

Kilimanjaro is one of mine as well

Running the original marathon is another

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not getting lynched for posting and keep bumping my beggy forum post

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