Introduction

Lonnigan · Post by **Lonnigan** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:39 am

Hi I'm Lonnigan.

I was born in Eve in May of 2003. I joined a corp named JEDI almost immediately, and was briefly CFO under Djarid. Apparently, I inadvertantly stole their Badger Mark II when I quit a few months later... so I'll be needing to give that back asap... I thought I got out of it before I quit! Anyway, I see Djarid in my buddy list so I'm just waiting to give him the old hello. Hopefully he doesn't podkill me. lol.

Looking in your history on your website, I see that at some point TTI worked with them as well, way back when. What a coincidence, so I thought I'd mention it.

Anyway, now I'm back, the game is alot more stable and enjoyable, I've got more time to enjoy it, and I'm eager to participate. I love sci-fi, I love capitalism, I love economics, and I love gaming. What other game allows you the freedom to enjoy all those things all in one sitting? I want to make something of myself in EVE, and Taggart can help me do it.

Although I've never read Atlas Shrugged, I have talked at length about Ayn Rand, and seemingly have a very similar philosophy, I believe in the importance of the individual, and the judgement of a man - not by the depth of his compassion, but by the quality of his achievements.

By giving someone a handout, you are directly contributing to the destruction of their self-esteem, but by giving them the knowledge to help themselves, and you have an ally for life who actually is good for something.

I want to make something of myself here in EVE, and Taggart can help me do it. I lack the skills (and time) right now to run my own corp effectively, and don't want to be taxed (gawds, I pay enough taxes in RL) working for someone else. This corp seems to prize the individual over the mass, which fits my needs exactly. You get all the benefits of recognition for your efforts, get to join a bunch of like-minded individuals, and the fruits of your contributions to the corp get directly deposited back into your pocket. No handouts, just a bunch of people helping you help them for completely selfish reasons.

It seems we are very much of like mind.

Tolthar Lockbar · Post by **Tolthar Lockbar** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:45 am

You said as though you will like the application then. Good luck and see ya in TTI channel for now.

Lonnigan · Post by **Lonnigan** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:31 am

I submitted the second app and indeed the questionaire was fun. Looking forward to hearing from HR, one way or the other.

musashi · Post by **musashi** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:39 pm

Welcome to the TTI forums Lonnigan.

Yes most of the candidates with the "right stuff" enjoy our application. I enjoyed reading your ideas on the subjects. Of course mine is only one vote, the review process continues. Best of luck.

Lonnigan · Post by **Lonnigan** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:25 am

Thanks for the good luck. I'm still waiting to hear back so I assume the tally is not in yet.

Just noticed your name, so as an aside, have you read the book of five rings? I have not, but it's on my to-do list, I hear it's a tad dry tho.

I'm familiar with Musashi's story, as I've had a love of Japanese culture ever since I married a Tokyo girl, and have done a bit of cultural research. Having a hell of a time with the language though, my son (4 years old) speaks it far better than I.

Ever been to Japan?

Amarantus Cerularius · Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:32 pm

Book of five rings is actually pretty useful. One of my hobbies is Boffer Fighting (not LARP, just the weapons) which involves me and my friends going out piss-stinking drunk into a nearby field and beating the daylights out of each other with Foam and Duct-Tape covered PVC. After reading the book of five rings, I took up using his long-short katana combination, fighting only in a Gi and incorporating such moves as aggressive body passive blade into my maneuvers. It's definitely a handy manual for a melee combat practitioner but I can see other facets of it (those more intellectually geared) as being excellent philosophical lessons for would-be businesspeople. I enjoyed it at the same time as I read through the Sun Tzu (Art of War) and Machiavelli's 'The Prince'. Highly recommended.

musashi · Post by **musashi** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:41 pm

Lonnigan wrote:Just noticed your name, so as an aside, have you read the book of five rings?

Ever been to Japan?

Oh I’ve read the Book of Five Rings, and as Amarantus describes it is a very practical piece, and not very expansive.

I enjoyed Eiji Yoshikawa’s reality-based fiction novel about Musashi a great deal more. There is a nice English translation available. I made it required reading for my novice Karate students, along with ShoGun. These two books are pleasurable introductions to some of the concepts of Bushido.

Sadly I have not visited Japan yet, though I would like to. My current hobbies are gardening and Judo. Visiting Japan would be like a pilgrimage for me.