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Weekend Listening: From McDonalds Drive-Through to Star Harvard Professor

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 3292 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24

🚌 Education University Research Challenges Academia Personal journey

UATX, a new university founded by Pano Kanelos, has proven to be a real institution set to accept its inaugural class of students in 2024.
Harvard economist Roland Fryer embodies academic excellence, emphasizing the pursuit of truth, admitting his mistakes, and overcoming obstacles.
Fryer's life story showcases resilience, determination, and the importance of staying true to one's mission in the face of controversies and challenges.

PITT - not just for parents

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 4304 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Gender identity Religious Beliefs Personal journey

Gender ideology concerns everyone, not just parents.
Personal experiences shape critical perspectives on transgender issues.
Gender-critical discussions are not tied to specific political or religious beliefs.

Spiritual Grit. It's What's For Breakfast

Further Up with Timothy Willard • 294 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Persistence Spiritual growth Personal journey

Persist in prayer always, never give up.
Having spiritual grit involves humility, tenacity, and persistence.
The spiritual life is not about quick fixes but about enduring hardships and wrestling with challenges.

How I became a person who doesn't drink

The Shift With Sam Baker • 1058 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Personal journey Self-discovery

The author shares their unexpected journey of becoming a person who doesn't drink.
Starting drinking at a young age, the author's social life revolved around alcohol, but now, they've transitioned to a non-drinking lifestyle.
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The Profile: What Happened When I Saw My Book at a Bookstore for the First Time

The Profile • 2673 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Joy Personal journey

Seeing your book in a bookstore can be both extraordinary and ordinary at the same time.
Extraordinary moments are often just ordinary moments with significant context.
You are the creator of the extraordinary moments in your life.

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No Resentment: Mitch McCarron just wants to win

The Pick and Roll • 137 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

🎾 Sports Basketball Athlete Team Dynamics Personal journey Team performance

Mitch McCarron is focused on winning despite challenges
Adelaide 36ers have faced changes and difficulties this season
Consistent execution is key for success in the league

Creative Block Rehab

Labor Intensive Art • 275 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Personal journey Self-discovery

The author shares their journey of overcoming creative block through therapy and self-help resources.
The struggles with creativity in writing and art are explored from childhood to adulthood.
Implementing practices like morning pages and seeking inspiration from different experiences can help in unlocking creativity.

Belonging

Aliens of New York • 9 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24

📚 Literature Sci-fi Aliens Belonging Personal journey

The author explores the theme of belonging while hitchhiking through different planets, experiencing diverse cultures and customs.
Despite feeling like an outsider, the author maintains a positive attitude and embraces the opportunity to meet new beings and explore different worlds.
The search for a sense of belonging drives the author's journey, with the hope of one day finding a planet that feels like home.