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The 'bookbear express' Substack focuses on personal growth, creativity, and the nuances of relationships and self-discovery. It explores themes such as the value of perceived uselessness, the impact of love and friendship, the challenges and rewards of creation, and the importance of self-care and digital preservation.

Personal Growth Creativity Relationships Self-Discovery Digital Life

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making things is hard

875 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Writing Self-doubt Challenges
  1. Making things is hard and consistency is key. Practice constantly, read, and stay interested in topics you love.
  2. Accept that the creative process is challenging, but that's a good thing. Embrace the difficulties and keep pushing forward.
  3. Being stuck in the middle of a project is a natural part of the process. Learn to appreciate and navigate this phase to succeed in creating.

dear bear: the secretary problem

385 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Self-reflection Decision-making Personal Growth Advice
  1. Effort is most useful when correctly directed. Avoid over-optimizing or under-optimizing in relationships. Appreciate what you have while recognizing when to seek more fulfillment.
  2. Understand your values and what truly matters to you in a partner. Consider daily experiences, joy, and genuine connection in assessing your relationship.
  3. Seek advice from honest friends who know you well. Remember, infinite wrong choices won't satisfy, but the right one will bring a fulfilling weight.

making friends online

930 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Friendship Social media
  1. Making friends online can lead to meaningful and lasting relationships.
  2. Relationships formed online can have their ups and downs, but the important thing is to let them evolve naturally.
  3. Being open and authentic about yourself online can attract like-minded people who you may connect with on a deeper level.
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confidence

445 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Confidence Love Self
  1. Finding something you're good at can boost confidence.
  2. Feeling loved and accepted, especially during tough times, can also help build confidence.
  3. Having supportive people who believe in you and care about you can contribute to a stronger sense of self.

reading/writing: how to herd your attention

258 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
📚 Literature Reading Writing Books Authors Creative Writing
  1. Watching content like the Reesa Teesa TikTok series on faster speed while working out can be a fun and engaging way to consume information.
  2. Balancing structured writing times with breaks for chores, reading, and exercise can help maintain productivity and prevent distractions like endless social media scrolling.
  3. Creating personal routines and boundaries, even without external accountability like meetings, can help manage time effectively and avoid unproductive habits like excessive online browsing.

self-abandonment

143 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Emotions Therapy Self-reflection
  1. Learning to experience emotions in a new way involves understanding self-abandonment and its impact on personal well-being.
  2. The fear of abandonment is often rooted in the idea of abandoning oneself rather than fearing being abandoned by others.
  3. Personal challenges often stem from one's own attitude towards oneself, rather than solely from external influences.

digital history

231 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Privacy Online Communication
  1. The author reflects on the importance of preserving digital messages and memories, expressing a strong emotional attachment to them.
  2. There's a contrast drawn between the perceived permanence of digital life and its actual fragility, highlighting the significance of digital memories.
  3. The preference to retain digital messages is likened to the author's aversion to losing memories, emphasizing the value placed on both physical and digital aspects of life.

reading / writing

132 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
📚 Literature Reading Writing
  1. The author is experimenting with splitting weekly recommendations into reading and writing sections to share what they've been reading and writing, and encouraging readers to share their own recommendations.
  2. The author mentions one of the books they are looking forward to is 'Splinters' by Leslie Jamison, which is going to be released soon. They express admiration for Leslie Jamison's writing.
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