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The Time of Our Lives

Ask E. Jean • 17748 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meaning of life Personal experiences

The post reflects on the most consequential event in one's life.
It asks if life is seen as one central episode or a series of events.
The author shares her perspective of being a 'One-Central-Episode Woman'.

Dissecting a Case of Imposter Syndrome

Software Design: Tidy First? • 1543 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🎶 Music Self-reflection Personal experiences

Imposter Syndrome can make you doubt your own abilities, even when others appreciate your work.
Challenging negative thoughts and focusing on the evidence of your success can help overcome Imposter Syndrome.
Exploring underlying reasons like past experiences or fears can provide insights into dealing with Imposter Syndrome.

Transcript: Katherine Brodsky

Lean Out with Tara Henley • 432 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Books Psychology History Social Issues Personal experiences

Guest Katherine Brodsky shares insights on speaking out against orthodoxies in the age of outrage.
Brodsky's personal experience of being mobbed online led her to write her book, 'No Apologies'.
Growing up in a household that talked about self-silencing under communism shaped Brodsky's perspective on censorship and free speech.

Modern Life is Toxic

Holly’s Newsletter • 1985 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23

🎭️ Culture Society Personal experiences Politics Books History

Modern life can be toxic and overwhelming.
Changes in systems can impact individual experiences and safety.
Adapting to new technology can be frustrating if not designed well.

A Game About Bad Dates Is Also About Parents and Children Trying (And Failing) to Understand Each Other

Crossplay • 294 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Video Games Parenting Immigration Personal experiences

Game 'Thirsty Suitors' explores parents and children connecting through gaming.
The game reflects the creator's personal experiences with parenting his own kids and caring for his parents.
As a game developer, juggling parenting and work life balance is a challenge.

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how our nice morning went to shit

Both Are True • 503 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23

😂 Humor Comedy Satire Personal experiences

Sometimes our plans go awry in the most unexpected ways.
It's important to embrace honesty and accept that we all have flaws.
The mundane aspects of life may hold deeper truths that we often overlook.

How I Grew My Twitter Following by ~20% in Six Weeks

Val's Pals • 216 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Social media Personal experiences Writing Authenticity Emotions

Leverage your unique experiences to create engaging content on Twitter.
Share in-depth emotional discussions on charged topics to attract attention and engagement.
Experiment with writing longer tweets that offer nuance and vulnerability to keep your audience interested.

Visiting Darwin! No, Not Him.

Non-Boring History • 393 implied HN points • 09 May 23

🏝 Travel Personal experiences Destination

The post is about visiting another Darwin, not the famous one.
The author shares an interesting experience about presenting on child labor in the British Industrial Revolution.
There is an opportunity to get a 7-day free trial to read the full post.

Every Man for Himself and God Against All

Kvetch • 53 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Memoir Film Literature Cultural Commentary Personal experiences

Werner Herzog's memoir is epic, irreducible, and captivating.
Women played a significant role in Herzog's life and his relationships.
Herzog's childhood was marked by poverty, but he faced it with resilience and determination.

Thirty-One: Weeks Forty & Forty-One

lettersonbeing • 19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

📚 Literature Poetry Creative Writing Personal experiences

A project where the author writes something every day for a year
The author shares personal reflections and observations from each day
Readers can subscribe to support the author and get access to extra content

A Musician's Musings On The Mystery Of Music

Weekly Wisdom • 159 implied HN points • 26 Jan 23

🎶 Music Live Performances Personal experiences

Music is profoundly mysterious, offering glimpses into the intangible Tao.
Live music performances hold a unique magic in their impermanence.
For musicians, the dedication to music involves a rich mix of qualities, ranging from mastery and self-expression to humility and cooperation.

My 50-year High School Reunion

Heart Speak by Susan of Agile Hearts • 58 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture Personal experiences Social norms

The author chose not to attend their 50-year high school reunion due to personal reasons and feeling disconnected from their high school experience.
The author values knowing themselves and being able to make decisions that work best for them even if it goes against social expectations.
The author reflects on the importance of setting boundaries and not feeling pressured to attend events that do not align with their current interests or well-being.

TSN - I am still afraid of the dark

The Stupid Newsletter by AMINE • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Fear Mental health Self-reflection Anxiety Personal experiences

The fear of darkness can persist from childhood into adulthood.
Sometimes fears are irrational and may not have a clear origin.
It's okay to acknowledge and talk about your fears, no matter how silly they may seem.