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*The opposite of play isn't work. It's depression.* Get my latest NYT bestseller SUPERBETTER! (it's powered by the science of games.) http://amzn.to/1OmREc0 

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    Jane McGonigal‏Verified account @avantgame Jan 9

    Jane McGonigal Retweeted Tim Harford

    I'm proud SuperBetter is mentioned in this article even if its hypothesis is that we should possibly all stop trying to make ourselves better. (obviously I differ and believe we SHOULD continue trying to find better ways to treat depression, anxiety, toxic stress, PTSD, etc!)https://twitter.com/TimHarford/status/950802992403447808 …

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    Improving Ourselves to Death https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/01/15/improving-ourselves-to-death …
    2:38 PM - 9 Jan 2018
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    • {{{Jack Reichert}}} Deborah Thomas Lise Worthen-Ch Marti Kennedy 🐉🧙‍♀️🇺🇸🇫🇮🇩🇪 shay against the machine Brie Code Kassia 🖖🏻 Mark Grimes ななな
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      2. Kelly McGonigal‏ @kellymcgonigal Jan 9
        Replying to @avantgame

        Honestly, I get bored by any discussion of "self-help" that denies the reality and prevalence of suffering. Forget self-improvement, it's just not as interesting as finding hope and meaning and connection.

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      1. Diane Cameron‏ @DianeOCameron Jan 11
        Replying to @avantgame @SuperBetter

        Totally agreed Jane. I love SuperBetter and the fun of growing and improving.

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      1. Deborah Thomas‏ @sillym0nkey Jan 9
        Replying to @avantgame

        I improved my sleep patterns because of SuperBetter! Deb 2.0 I’ll take it! I still use SB techniques to make improvements!

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      1. Jonathan Weiler‏ @awokenwanderer Jan 10
        Replying to @avantgame

        Apologies, as this probably isn’t the best venue for such a long response, however I felt compelled to respond. Your work is excellent. Thank you for elucidating an enlightened path. Some would rather die of thirst than drink from the cup of mediocrity.

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      1. Jonathan Weiler‏ @awokenwanderer Jan 10
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        Rather one needs realize that something or someone can be, can not be, be both at the same time, be many things of every variation and none all at once.

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      1. Jonathan Weiler‏ @awokenwanderer Jan 10
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        There are many levels of desire and as I suggested, over simplifies what is complex, some times even contradictory and paradoxical. The right answer is not ‘yes’ or ‘no’....

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      1. Jonathan Weiler‏ @awokenwanderer Jan 10
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        The writer himself and many of those who suggest mediocrity, are hypocrites when they have attained some measure of success and self satisfaction, as well as status in their lives.

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      1. Jonathan Weiler‏ @awokenwanderer Jan 10
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        Further, millions have been started on the path of reflection, even if misdirected, they are at least trying. They know something is wrong. That there is a component of their selves not realized. The problem lies in that few become empowered enough to find their true path.

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      1. Jonathan Weiler‏ @awokenwanderer Jan 10
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        I feel he’s over simplifying these ideas and banalizing them. He mis-referenced Apollo and Plato. Further he fails to see outside of the negative exploitative progression of bettering the self.

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      1. Frank Grimm‏ @EntrepreneurFg Jan 10
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        The writer of the article "Improving ourselves to death" does not consider that NOTHING IN THIS UNIVERSE STAYS THE SAME. It is a fundamental law. It goes “up” or down. Only Progress makes happy. Also taking your “quiet time” can be necessary for improvement. Keep on progressing!

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      2. Ansis J. Stabingis‏ @Ansis_Stabingis Jan 9
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        Depression, anxiety and PTSD is not WHO you are. You might have any of this, but do not mistake problems as yourself!

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      3. PTSD.net‏ @ptsddotnet Jan 9
        Replying to @Ansis_Stabingis @avantgame

        Ge a full insight into just what ‘PTSD’ is by reading http://ptsd.net . Complicated. Definitely not as depicted in the APA’s DSM 5.

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