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Choosing My Glasses

Holly’s Newsletter • 1428 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Personal Growth Mental health Self-Expression Life experiences
  1. Negativity bias means we often focus more on bad experiences than good ones. It's important to notice when we're doing this and try to look for the positives instead.
  2. Working on overcoming negativity bias can be tough, but it starts with accepting that we have it. Sharing good moments with others can help shift our focus to the positive.
  3. Finding supportive professionals in areas like therapy or training can make a big difference. It’s nice to meet people who understand our fears and can guide us through challenging experiences.

Two-Parent Families Are More Important Than College

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 3920 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🚌 Education Family Dynamics Social Mobility Book Reviews Life experiences
  1. The focus on education as a sole solution for social mobility overlooks the importance of nurturing and support before age 18.
  2. It's crucial to gather data from communities directly rather than relying solely on self-proclaimed leaders to bridge gaps.
  3. Encouraging two-parent families is emphasized over college attainment, highlighting the significance of family structure.

My barber is a fuck-up

Situation Normal • 114 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Anecdotes Humor Identity Parenting Life experiences
  1. Sometimes people we know can seem like they are struggling a lot. They may tell us about their chaos and challenges, like a bad day at work or problems at home.
  2. Having kids can add a lot of responsibility, and it can be tough to balance everything. Parents often feel pressure to keep things together while managing their daily stress.
  3. Life keeps moving and some things don’t really change, no matter how much time passes. Even when people grow older, they can still find themselves in similar chaotic situations.
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Who's afraid of the present?

Erifili • 179 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Philosophy Creativity Life experiences
  1. The allure of romanticised stories has a real appeal to many, but it can sometimes lead us away from truly living in the present moment.
  2. The fear of the present stems from its fragility and imperfections, making us sometimes choose to lock beautiful experiences in a past moment.
  3. Balancing between living in the present and losing oneself in stories or fantasies can offer hope, a sense of control, and inspiration, each having its own merits and drawbacks.

The many careers of the entity known as Rik

Rik’s Sparky Little Substack Space • 19 implied HN points • 14 May 24
📚 Literature Writing Life experiences
  1. From a young age, Rik had varied aspirations like being a train driver, explorer, or vet, influenced by books and experiences around him.
  2. Rik's eventual career path saw him become a scientist, novelist, civil servant, soldier, software engineer, poet, agricultural worker, and more, showcasing his diverse experiences.
  3. Rik emphasizes that life is full of unexpected adventures, sharing his varied experiences and passions through his writing space on Substack.

How Movies and Novels Can Make you Less of an Asshole

Akash Chinnaiah • 44 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Novels Perspectives Self-Improvement Life experiences
  1. Movies and novels offer different perspectives on life, allowing you to see the world through diverse lenses.
  2. Films and books act as a mirror, showing you behaviors or traits you might not easily recognize in yourself.
  3. To gain a well-rounded perspective on life, a combination of traveling, watching movies, and reading books is beneficial.

The Joy in Not Taking the Photo

Humanities in Revolt • 79 implied HN points • 25 Aug 21
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Photography Memory Life experiences Happiness
  1. The best moments in life often come from spontaneity and cannot be fully captured or preserved by taking photos.
  2. Living in the moment and being fully present can bring a deeper sense of joy and fulfillment than trying to possess and capture every experience through photos.
  3. Photographs can serve as reminders of past experiences, but the truest joy comes from immersing oneself in the present moment and cultivating a love for spontaneity.

Habits/Abitudini

Promontories • 7 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📚 Literature Writing Revision Decision-making Responsibility Life experiences
  1. Revision and editing of writing can be a tedious and complicated process, but ultimately focusing on clarity and meaning is most important.
  2. Responsibility and decision-making, whether in writing or in historical events like WWII, can be daunting, but individuals can adapt and overcome challenges.
  3. Facing difficult situations and making tough decisions, whether in writing, leadership, or personal adversity, often requires resilience and the ability to adjust to new circumstances.

how we live

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jun 21
🎭️ Culture Perspectives Life experiences
  1. People live in diverse ways - from farmers to sailors, from doctors to garbage collectors.
  2. Life goes by quickly and we often get stuck on our expectations, but it's essential to live for the experiences life brings.
  3. It's valuable to live life authentically, embracing its rhythm and style rather than being tied down by expectations.

DMV

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Social Behavior Personal Stories Work Culture Life experiences
  1. People can show kindness and support in unexpected places, like the DMV. The interactions between the attendants and the customers can really brighten someone's day.
  2. Teamwork and communication are important in the workplace. It's vital to listen to everyone's ideas and find common ground for the best solutions.
  3. Sometimes, changing the name of something can lead to better agreement and collaboration. Being flexible in discussions can help achieve a desirable outcome.