Daniel Golliher

Daniel Golliher's Substack explores a variety of deeply personal and reflective themes, ranging from coping with cancer using humor and community support to the value of intentional living environments, writing, learning complex skills, the richness of personal libraries, and the meaningful exploration of New York City's diverse experiences.

Cancer and Coping Strategies Living with Intention Humor as a Coping Mechanism Community Support for Cancer Patients Writing and Creativity Learning Complex Skills Value of Personal Libraries Exploring Urban Diversity Reflecting on Abundance and Gratitude

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Don't Panic, It's Just Cancer

314 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Mental health Personal Growth
  1. The author shares their experience with Hodgkin's lymphoma and emphasizes the importance of psychological well-being during cancer treatment.
  2. Reading about other people's experiences with cancer can provide reassurance and guidance for those going through similar journeys.
  3. Writing about personal experiences can help others facing similar challenges feel supported and understood.

The Sixth Borough Explorers Club

58 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Exploration New York City Outdoor activities Community Diversity
  1. The concept of the Sixth Borough is symbolic, representing a social graph of New Yorkers who appreciate all five boroughs and connect with the rest of America.
  2. The diversity of experiences in New York City reflects the diversity of America, offering activities beyond just urban living.
  3. The Sixth Borough Explorers Club promotes self-reliance, curiosity, and diverse experiences like rifle training, fishing, birding, and factory tours in NYC.
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I Live Near My Friends

294 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. Roommates can be great if chosen wisely and living with intention
  2. Live with people who take their lives seriously and have a positive impact
  3. Choosing where to live should be based on what helps you find meaning, not just trends or fear

Some Opinions on How to Write Online

78 implied HN points • 23 May 23
  1. Write about meta questions to engage your readers and disengage cognitive roadblocks.
  2. Focus on writing about what is over what should be to captivate more readers.
  3. Embrace the urge to write, face your fears, and realize the importance of taking risks in your writing.

Why Learning the Piano is Hard

78 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🚌 Education Music Language Reading
  1. Learning to play the piano is difficult because it involves multiple sub-skills that many people overlook.
  2. Composite skills, like playing the piano or learning languages, are made up of several components that must be understood and developed.
  3. Recognizing composite skills and breaking them down into manageable parts can help improve one's learning and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Personal libraries

58 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Libraries Books
  1. Personal libraries serve many different purposes and can be unique to each individual.
  2. Libraries can enhance cognitive abilities by creating connections between books and aiding associative thinking.
  3. Books can be used as decoration but should not be solely relied upon as a measure of intelligence or character.