Nonlinear

Nonlinear explores personal growth, embracing life's complexities, the importance of relationships, and the pursuit of authenticity. It reflects on experiences ranging from childhood to adulthood, emphasizing consistent self-improvement, intentional living, and the value of deep connections formed through shared experiences and open-mindedness.

Personal Growth Relationships and Social Connections Intentional Living and Lifestyle Design Authenticity in Writing and Communication Self-Improvement and Learning Cultural and Generational Reflections

The hottest Substack posts of Nonlinear

And their main takeaways

The annual post: 2023 edition

235 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

If you're serious about something, the universe works quietly to make it happen.
Have faith in yourself and the world, opportunities and luck will guide you through.
In 2024, prioritize writing, reading, health, and relationships, and embrace intentional lifestyle design.

EchoShadow

176 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Community Building

Immigrant parents faced significant hardships and challenges to establish their lives in a new country.
EchoShadow was an online community that provided support and connection for parents, fostering deep relationships and meaningful projects.
The impact of EchoShadow extended to the next generation, shaping the lives and connections of Echo babies who grew up within the community.

Bubbles

98 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23

🎭️ Culture Personal Development Social life Goals Travel

Summer is coming to an end - real life is harder but more fun
Feeling different - being more unapologetic and proactive in social life
Figuring out what's important is key - aiming for sprezzatura in work

Q1 check in

78 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Well-being Personal Growth Self-Improvement Mental health Physical activity

Prioritize more travel and time with close friends in Q2 2023.
Focus on more reading and consistent writing while stopping energy drainers at school.
Embrace 'real work' over 'fake work' and start working on bucket list goals like running a marathon.

Everything I have to say about debate

78 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23

🚌 Education Debate Learning Improvement Competition Success

Debate is a technical game with clear win conditions
Understanding the core principles leads to consistent success
Relentlessly pursuing improvement is key to greatness

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Photo-negative reflection

58 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture Food Writing Art Emotions Human experience

In fine dining and writing, there are two extremes: complexity and simplicity.
Great writing can be innovative and complex or simple and profound.
The human experience is about exploring extremes and expanding the range of possible emotions.

Everything I have to say about talking to people

58 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Social Interaction

First impressions are important in social interactions and can set the tone for future relationships.
Building closeness with someone involves slowly revealing authentic selves and finding matches.
Shared experiences, like group trips, can help create connections and deepen relationships.

Staring into the abyss

58 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23

📖 Philosophy Challenges Growth Self-confidence Failure Mind

Facing challenges that seem impossible can lead to personal growth and learning.
Self-confidence is developed by taking on and overcoming difficult tasks.
Staring into the abyss means confronting the unknown and finding solutions to daunting challenges.

Write what you want

58 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Creativity Podcasting Authenticity Inspiration

Writing can be personal and authentic, even if not perfectly polished.
Consistently sharing ideas and being open to feedback can lead to valuable work.
Authentic conversations through writing can connect people even asynchronously.

Overrated is a good question

19 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Opinions Entertainment Personal Development Social Interaction Lifestyle

Asking someone what they think is overrated can lead to interesting connections.
The idea of discussing overrated things is not common and can lead to unexpected conversations.
Talking about overrated and underrated things reveals insights into people's tastes and influences.

Things I appreciate

19 implied HN points • 10 May 23

🎭️ Culture Music Games Coffee Weather TV

Having things to look forward to can boost happiness on different time scales.
Music can have a powerful impact on mood and energy levels.
Finding a special, less crowded place can make routine activities more enjoyable.

Stop trying to have "interesting" friends

1 HN point • 19 Apr 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Friendship Human experience

Friendships should not be based on finding people who are 'interesting' or intellectually stimulating.
Prioritizing open-mindedness and spontaneity in friends can lead to more fulfilling relationships.
View friends as aspirational companions who help you grow and develop your values.

Notes / Talking about nothing

0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Relationships Communication

Don't underestimate the importance of casual, 'talk about nothing' conversations in relationships.
Deep, profound conversations are not always necessary for strong connections.
Appreciate the presence and attention of others in simple, everyday interactions.

Notes / Discontent

0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23

📖 Philosophy Decision-making Regret Uncertainty Utility

Don't dwell on what could have been, focus on your decision and its benefits.
Making a decision means cutting off other possibilities.
Accept that the decision you made was the right one and move on.