The Invention of Self
“Meaning is not something you stumble across, like the answer to a riddle or the prize in a treasure hunt. Meaning is something you build into your life. You build it out of your own past, out of your affections and loyalties, out of the experience of humankind as it is passed on to you, out of your own talent and understanding, out of the things y
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Finding your voice is one of the most important experiences you will ever have. And the process cannot be rushed. Likewise, it isn’t just something that magically “happens.” Instead, it’s both an exercise in discipline and a process of discovery that allows for—and requires—a lot of experimentation and failure. Most of the time, finding your voice
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5. What’s overwhelming me right now? How can I mitigate this?
6. What brings me the most joy? How can I make more time for it?
7. What do I judge myself for? How can I create more acceptance in my life?
8. What advice do I need to give myself right now?
@dedoyinajayitwitter.com- I paid attention to things I liked to do, and found ways to do more of that. I made it easy for interesting people to find me, and then I hung out with them. We did projects together.
- I kept iterating—paying attention to the context, removing things that frustrated me, and expa
Henrik Karlsson • Everything That Turned Out Well in My Life Followed the Same Design Process
Self-actualization means, at least partly, that you have designed a life that fits you—that allows you to express your human potential.
Henrik Karlsson • Becoming Perceptive
As you move forward, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, it’s never too late to “become” yourself. Aristotle, for example, didn’t fully devote himself to writing and philosophy until he was nearly 50. There are also benefits to taking a long, winding path to self-fulfillment. Remember that age typically brings wisdom, resili... See more
Harvard Business Review • The Upside of Being a Late Bloomer
6. What do you know for sure?
7. What was the thing you created that did way better than you expected?
8. When you are at the end of your life, what do you want people to remember about you?
9. What is your superpower?
10. What makes ... See more
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