"if you've been trying something weird, maybe it's time to try something more ordinary."
pamelajhobart.com/blog/against-s via
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I struggle with that message. I agree with almost every point, but at the same time I believe in ~"doing the ordinary gets you ordinary results".
I'm all for fundamentals, but only as part of a barbell strategy. Cast off adopted weird but keep your own. Find tribe by sharing it.
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That may all align with the article though, I don't want to sound critical. I just didn't read that point of view within it.
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I don’t really disagree, mine is more of a point about ends than means? To the extent that distinction makes sense here. Also if someone thinks her life is going well there’s usually not much reason to fix what ain’t broke !
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But a lot of people have been sold a false bill of goods (or convinced themselves) about how special and weird they are and I worry this has actual bad effects
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On a very small scale, you’re super duper special. Like to people who know you personally. It’s ok if that’s about it though.
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There’s some synergy here w “domestic cozy” but I’m trying to put my finger on it, re-read the blogchain last night, stay tuned
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Also reminds me of that French writer I forget who, who said “writers should have boring lives so they can think radical thoughts” or something like that. Sub weird.
Flaubert: Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work
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