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Want to help someone when they’re anxious? Ask them if they want empathy or they want a solution. Don't offer advice for how to solve a problem to someone who in that moment just wants a pat on the back.
Shane Parrish • Understanding Others' Emotions | Lisa Feldman Barrett
the attention economy erodes trust. It rewards the most dramatic claims, the most outrageous behavior, the most compelling narratives regardless of their relationship to truth or long-term consequences.
kyla scanlon • From Dollar Dominance to the Slop Machine
I edit in three passes:1. The Scanner. A quick read to note overall structure. 2. The Surgeon. Line-by-line dissection to be more clear, brief, and articulate.3. The Speaker. Read it out loud until it flows conversationally.