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Concentration > Diversification

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 30 Aug 21
💼 Business Venture Capital Investing Startups Relationships
  1. In the venture ecosystem, focusing on concentration over diversification can be crucial for survival and success.
  2. Venture firms with disciplined fund sizes and concentrated bets have a track record of achieving massive returns.
  3. Building strong relationships with founders and providing hands-on support can set a venture firm apart in a competitive market.

Wealth

Aliens of New York • 3 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wealth Happiness Relationships Life lessons
  1. True happiness comes from the relationships we cultivate and the love we share with others, not from material possessions or wealth.
  2. Simplicity and authenticity can bring a sense of connection and love that is often missed in a life focused on acquiring possessions and status.
  3. Community and belonging play a significant role in one's sense of happiness and fulfillment, which can sometimes be lacking in a lifestyle centered around material wealth.

#24 Visualising racism, slipper adverts & relationships

Design Lobster • 39 implied HN points • 13 Jul 20
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual communication Graphic design Relationships Context Design process
  1. Design can challenge narratives and surface unheard voices through visual communication.
  2. Understanding the context in which a design will be seen is crucial for effective and impactful design.
  3. Designing a product is akin to designing a relationship, highlighting the importance of considering the connections a design creates.
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Conscious Renegotiation: a Skill for Your Relationship

Perspectives • 9 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Communication Negotiation Partnership Marriage
  1. Conscious renegotiation in a relationship involves discussing and setting clear expectations for shared responsibilities.
  2. Effective communication and continuous discussion are essential for maintaining a healthy and equitable partnership.
  3. Agreeing on ownership of tasks, avoiding complaints about how things are done, and revisiting responsibilities help in sustaining a balanced relationship.

Stealing Kisses in Metaland

Metarational • 19 implied HN points • 27 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Relationships Society Communication Romance Logic
  1. In the hypothetical world of Metaland, kisses are considered improper due to uncertainty around the reception of flirtatious signals, reflecting the importance of clear communication in romantic interactions.
  2. The concept of impropriety is not always a clear binary distinction; in real life, levels of impropriety can vary and may even be seen as attractive if they signal boldness and confidence.
  3. Unlike in Metaland, our society avoids the issue of improper kisses by utilizing two-way communication, allowing for the establishment of common knowledge and clarity in romantic intentions.

The Long Game 157: Increasing Your VO2 Max, Couple Dynamics with Kids, Optimization, Rest

The Long Game by Mehdi Yacoubi • 5 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Physical health Mental health Relationships Personal Growth Fitness
  1. VO2 Max is highly trainable and can be improved with strategic training like HIIT or rucking.
  2. In relationships with kids, it is essential for both partners to share responsibilities, communicate effectively, and prioritize the marriage over other demands.
  3. Optimization in life should be balanced, not extreme, as over-optimizing for a goal can lead you away from your actual objectives.

How my relationship with religion mirrors my relationship with my ex

blurry electron • 2 HN points • 16 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Relationships Belief Morality Commitment
  1. Relationships with religion and exes can have parallels and teach lessons about commitment and faith.
  2. Support and understanding from others, even in times of doubt, can impact one's journey and beliefs.
  3. Navigating complex moral dilemmas and personal struggles may lead to insights about self-growth and acceptance.

Cancer Speaks Its Own Language

Everything Is An Emergency • 2 HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Illness Recovery Communication Relationships Identity
  1. Spending words is like spending life - where you talk the most reveals what matters; in tough times, the language shifts too.
  2. Illness deepens connections but creates barriers - caregiving alters identities and relationships, demanding new ways of communication.
  3. Silence can reshape you - forced quietude can lead to brain changes, highlighting the power of language and connection in human experience.

The Literal and the Metaphor

Vic's Verdict • 1 implied HN point • 14 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Language Communication Relationships Intelligence Transparency
  1. When communicating, consider whether to be explicit or implicit based on your audience and intent.
  2. In conversations, explicit language works well for tangible topics, while abstract topics require different forms of communication depending on the audience.
  3. Balancing transparency and ambiguity in language depends on the depth of the relationship and emotional intelligence of those involved.

Nerd Incels & Dating. Part I

Wooly's Post Repository • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Relationships Societal Issues Research Self-Improvement
  1. Sex sells, always has, so let's talk about incels and their non-obvious problems.
  2. Around 16% of male respondents between 30 and 45 are incels, which is a concerning situation.
  3. Nerdy, high-income tech workers with degrees make up a significant portion of incels, and common explanations like social awkwardness may not apply.

For Life or Love?

The Inquisitive • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
⚔ Fiction Emotional Relationships Drama
  1. A reflection on a past relationship and the struggle to move on after a breakup
  2. The internal conflict between staying in a comfortable but painful past versus facing an uncertain future
  3. The emotional turmoil of longing for someone who has moved on to a new life without you

Dew Drops

The Inquisitive • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 23
📚 Literature Fiction Travel Relationships Emotions Life
  1. The story describes a chance encounter between the writer and a girl named Myra in a cafe near a lake in Nainital.
  2. Myra opens up to the writer about searching for her estranged father in Nainital due to her mother's illness, revealing a deeper, emotional layer to her presence in the city.
  3. The encounter ends with a poignant moment of parting, leaving the writer reflecting on the fleeting nature of connections and the uncertainty of the future.

How to initiate a conversational mind meld

Rocket Philosophy by Ian • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Communication Trust Community Relationships Understanding
  1. Initiate conversations with a clear vision to go far in relationships and collaborations.
  2. Establish a safe conversational environment through shared context, open communication, and active listening.
  3. Maintain trust as a foundation in personal relationships, solving misalignments through systematic exploration and continuous communication.

Carnage (Roman Polanski, 2011)

RUINS • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Film Human behavior Relationships Society Psychology
  1. In the film Carnage, the story revolves around the human quest for justice and the concept of blame.
  2. The movie portrays how people often struggle to assign blame in a quest for justice, especially in the face of terrible events.
  3. Carnage highlights dysfunctional relationships among adults while children show the capacity for reconciliation, reflecting on the breakdown of human relations in modern culture.

Lies We Tell in Leadership, Part 3: Polite Fictions

Adventures in Leadership Land • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Leadership Workplace dynamics Social Interactions Human behavior Relationships
  1. Polite fictions are lies we tell each other to maintain gaps between ideals and behaviors.
  2. Organizations often create polite fictions to mask dysfunctional behaviors and maintain social cohesion.
  3. Maintaining polite fictions in leadership can involve pretending to follow all rules, treating everyone fairly, and suppressing personal influences in the workplace.