Awkwardness: A Theory
Knowing that I needn’t project a facade of flawless competence before I can start daunting work or reach out to others – because I understand that everyone else has a similarly messy inner world – leaves me far more likely to do so.
Oliver Burkeman • Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
Corny? Oh baby, I was born on the cob 🌽
🫂 But seriously! Let’s remind each other that cringe moments can bring us together. Sharing memories and laughter does more for us, individually and collectively, than holding in embarrassment and shame to avoid seeming “uncool” or regretting our humanness.... See more
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