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People often talk about “privilege” as if it’s mostly about money. I suspect the highest sort of privilege is ‘focused attention from high-quality nervous systems who try to teach you their best moves’
And love, of course, but there’s more overlap than people realize
And love, of course, but there’s more overlap than people realize
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Susie Dent
@susie_dent
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May 2, 2024
Word of the day is ‘fudgel’ (18th century): to make a big show of working hard whilst actually doing very little.
@susie_dent
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May 2, 2024
Word of the day is ‘fudgel’ (18th century): to make a big show of working hard whilst actually doing very little.
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I call this the “Zillow Effect”
Seamless online transactions increases demand while supply stays the same. Applies to housing, job applications, college applications, used items, concert tickets, dating, hot vacation spots, and more
Seamless online transactions increases demand while supply stays the same. Applies to housing, job applications, college applications, used items, concert tickets, dating, hot vacation spots, and more
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“Animals live in a state of perpetual religious ecstasy.”
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via @cimmerian_v on twitter
the sexual tension between me and disappearing without an explanation
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stopped using exclamation points in work messages so my coworkers know they've killed my spirit
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memories may stay. but i will grow and change
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Susie Dent
@susie_dent
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May 2, 2024
Yes, for that we have the Italian ‘sprezzatura’: a casual nonchalance that hides the effort going on behind the scenes.
@susie_dent
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May 2, 2024
Yes, for that we have the Italian ‘sprezzatura’: a casual nonchalance that hides the effort going on behind the scenes.
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The holidays are a good time to reconnect w/ people who’ve helped you get where you are. Find your senior year English teacher, say you appreciate her patience. Write to your last boss. You won’t be giving up anything. Gratitude feels good both to receive & to give.
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A good reminder from Scott Galloway.