Agalia Tan
- You’re a person, you’re not something that can be moulded into this aesthetic box. It’s really important to know those who came before you and why you like what you like, instead of just being fed information very quickly and saying ‘This is my personality now’. Your personality shouldn’t be built upon trends. You are the person and you can add to ... See more
from In Conversation: Club Chess co-founders A. L. Bahta and Corrine Ciani
- I know that almost nobody hears too many sincere compliments. Compliment them to their face. Then, compliment them behind their back. Practice naming pleasant feelings you have about people, as soon as they bubble up, in the moment: “It’s always fun to see you.” Lower the resistance around this to zero.
from 50 Things I Know - By Sasha Chapin - Sasha's 'Newsletter' by Sasha Chapin
- Listening is a neglected social skill. But I know that an even more neglected social skill is candor.
from 50 Things I Know - By Sasha Chapin - Sasha's 'Newsletter' by Sasha Chapin
- I know how to spot real confidence. Look for people who are fluid with status—who allow themselves to be the butt of a joke, or accept criticism, but also avoid false modesty, and inhabit the spotlight when it falls on them. One might call this a balance between dignity and humility. Pro tip: people who always cling to high status aren’t confident ... See more
from 50 Things I Know - By Sasha Chapin - Sasha's 'Newsletter' by Sasha Chapin
- I know that sometimes, persistence is not a virtue. I would trade my other abilities to be an exceptional songwriter. I gave it a serious enough try to know that I don’t have the knack, for years, and I’m not interested in being publicly mediocre at the performing arts. My life is incalculably better for having let the dream go. The world will be h... See more
from 50 Things I Know - By Sasha Chapin - Sasha's 'Newsletter' by sashachapin.substack.com
the conversational nature of reality
- Being your own hype woman isn’t about arrogance or bragging. It’s about reclaiming your power, owning your story, and refusing to downplay your brilliance just to make others comfortable. It’s about looking in the mirror and giving yourself the pep talks you need, the ones that push you to keep going, to dream bigger, to take that leap.
from Forty Years, Forty Lessons
- If you ask yourself how to be more you in whatever you’re in the thick of, what happens for you?
from We're not for everyone — and that's the truth
- "When you're on the field, play as if nothing else matters.
When you're off the field, remember that the game doesn't matter at all."from 3-2-1: On living with lightness, the root cause of sin, and how to compete without losing yourself