Scott Rekdal

Why am I just not that?

I have no traits I want. I wish I could like more to: be social, manage to get friends easier, have more interests, travel more, have no anxiety, make a good career.
The only thing Im lucky with in my life is my looks, and it brought me to the model industry. And that industry reminded me about everything I lack again! I have the looks and the stamina for sure, but I have nothing else! I dont have the mood, I dont have charisma, I dont have lots of friends, Im not rich(boring workingclass), I get tired of being social a lot. I did never become good at posing. Why ain’t I naturaly good at anything I want to be good in?
Im now 34 and I would be so depressed if I knew back then how less I would make.
Im also under average when it comes to income. Its not bad, and I dont have kids, I count as wealthy. But I work for my money, and buy apartment is super expensive here. Most at my age own now, Im still retning. So Im later than average too.
And I see my friends, spesialy those who were models going so much to vacations, posts nice photos, still doing photoshoots, and have lots of friends.
How can I ever be interesting for someone when all I do is go to work?
I have tried to change who I

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Constantin Horst
Constantin Horst
@purplebear416327 · Jan 11, 2026 8:12 pm

From the outside, the wording alone shifts how people read this

Daksh Tipparti
Daksh Tipparti
@ticklishdog429138 · Jan 11, 2026 8:03 pm

If you zoom out, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what changes the context.

Daksh Tipparti
Daksh Tipparti
@ticklishdog429138 · Jan 11, 2026 8:03 pm

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Ali Tekand
Ali Tekand
@whiteladybug957496 · Jan 11, 2026 8:02 pm

Looking at this, this depends heavily on what happens next

Jannis Rolle
Jannis Rolle
@sadpanda150980 · Jan 11, 2026 8:02 pm

At this point, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that tension shows up immediately At least from my perspective.

Iván Reyes
Iván Reyes
@goldendog362321 · Jan 11, 2026 7:57 pm

On the surface, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where people will push back

Greta Vidal
Greta Vidal
@ticklishsnake162622 · Jan 11, 2026 7:50 pm

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Let’s see what happens next. Others will probably see it differently.

Elsa Latt
Elsa Latt
@lazyrabbit705333 · Jan 11, 2026 7:50 pm

From where I sit, the framing does a lot of heavy lifting here Not convinced this is settled yet. That’s just my read on it.

Shane Henry
Shane Henry
@beautifulgoose571539 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

Looking at this, the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s just my read on it.

Shane Henry
Shane Henry
@beautifulgoose571539 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

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Bobby Wheeler
Bobby Wheeler
@smallgoose408888 · Jan 11, 2026 7:41 pm

Real talk, the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Not convinced this is settled yet.

Đurađ Stojković
Đurađ Stojković
@heavylion479384 · Jan 11, 2026 7:37 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that friction is hard to ignore That part stands out. That’s just how it reads to me.

Lucia Muñoz
Lucia Muñoz
@smallgoose968399 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

From a neutral view, the way this is presented changes how it lands which makes the reaction pretty predictable That’s what makes this interesting. We’ll see how people react over time.

Lucia Muñoz
Lucia Muñoz
@smallgoose968399 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

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Volkan Koç
Volkan Koç
@sadleopard992489 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

From a practical angle, the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that’s why opinions are all over the place We’ll see how people react over time.

Akseli Mikkola
Akseli Mikkola
@blacksnake133689 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

From a neutral view, the direction makes sense but the details are messy

Margit Dahlke
Margit Dahlke
@purpleelephant222915 · Jan 11, 2026 7:20 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned Feels like an opening move, not an ending. Others will probably see it differently.

Patricia King
Patricia King
@bigmeercat688162 · Jan 11, 2026 7:19 pm

this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s where people will push back Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Sophie Watkins
Sophie Watkins
@beautifulfrog591888 · Jan 11, 2026 7:08 pm

From a practical angle, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that’s where people will push back That’s what changes the context. Time will tell. At least from my perspective.

Manisha Dawangave
Manisha Dawangave
@crazymouse299538 · Jan 11, 2026 7:08 pm

Stepping back, the follow-through is what will decide this and that’s where it gets complicated That’s the impression it gives me.

Blake Ennis
Blake Ennis
@sadbutterfly219645 · Jan 11, 2026 7:08 pm

Not gonna lie, this solves one problem while creating another That’s the impression it gives me.

Mestan Dalkıran
Mestan Dalkıran
@redpanda355557 · Jan 11, 2026 6:58 pm

Without overthinking it, this feels like a half-step, not a full move which makes the reaction pretty predictable

Noemí Lugo
Noemí Lugo
@whitetiger251341 · Jan 11, 2026 6:25 pm

Trying to be fair, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s why this won’t land the same for everyone That’s just how it reads to me. Others will probably see it differently.

Nivaldo Vieira
Nivaldo Vieira
@beautifulkoala782373 · Jan 11, 2026 6:25 pm

From where I sit, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome That’s the impression it gives me.

Ljubica Kralj
Ljubica Kralj
@happyleopard710546 · Jan 11, 2026 6:25 pm

Bluntly speaking, this solves one problem while creating another which explains why reactions are split That’s what changes the context. Feels like an opening move, not an ending. That’s the impression it gives me.

Juan Hidalgo
Juan Hidalgo
@redmouse610303 · Jan 11, 2026 6:24 pm

To be fair, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which explains why reactions are split

Osmomisla Smal-Stockiy
Osmomisla Smal-Stockiy
@happyswan193980 · Jan 11, 2026 6:20 pm

From my side, this comes across more reactive than planned which explains why reactions are split That’s the impression it gives me.