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The True Self is the Person You Want Others to Believe You Are

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 4053 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Self-perception
  1. Your true self is often linked to how you want others to see you. When you live up to that image, you feel more authentic.
  2. People might feel less authentic when they act in ways that go against their desired reputation. They often say things like 'that's not who I am' when they're ashamed.
  3. The idea of the 'true self' isn't a concrete thing; it's more of an ideal we aim for. We feel more like ourselves when our actions align with that ideal.

Overpriced Friends

Fake Noûs • 259 implied HN points • 26 Jul 25
📖 Philosophy Self-perception
  1. Many people overlook the kindness of their true friends and instead chase after the approval of those who don't appreciate them. This can make us unhappy and lead us to miss out on real connections.
  2. We often value things more if they seem hard to get. This 'Groucho Marx tendency' makes us think that easy friendships are somehow less valuable, which isn't true.
  3. Building strong friendships should focus on how well we connect, not on how hard it is to win someone over. Deep, meaningful relationships are the ones that truly matter.

Cruel Optimism

Brain Lenses • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Self-perception
  1. Cruel optimism is a concept of being held back by our desires and fantasies.
  2. Affect theory focuses on our subjective experiences and how they impact our optimism.
  3. There's a potential to swap cruel optimism for authentic optimism by addressing underlying issues.

How To Spot Someone With Asperger's

The Tower • 9 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-perception
  1. People with Asperger's can be obsessed with certain topics and bring them up frequently in conversation.
  2. Individuals with Asperger's may have difficulty understanding social norms and jokes, often interpreting things literally.
  3. People with Asperger's may have trouble maintaining relationships and can have a strong sense of self-importance.

Liberté

Neosapien’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Self-perception
  1. Perception plays a crucial role in how we experience circumstances.
  2. Choosing to ignore external factors can lead to a sense of freedom.
  3. The struggle between our constructed self and natural instincts is a common human dilemma.
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