Samar S Kamat
@samar
Samar S Kamat
Hard conversations are not just about words. They are about energy, tone, and presence.
Simpler Ways. Happier Days. • Hard Conversations, Soft Heart
A soft heart listens with curiosity, not just with the goal of responding.
Simpler Ways. Happier Days. • Hard Conversations, Soft Heart
What’s something you were on the wrong side of history on?
Dylan • Questions to Ask Your Friends
“healing” became less about connection and more about control. Less about understanding ourselves, and more about explaining ourselves; justifying every boundary, every reaction, every ~vibe shift~ with a diagnosis.
Gloria Alamrew • Healing Is Making Us Mean
If you could have one full time staff member what would they do?
• Driver, chef, EA, masseuse etc. You only get one. They are on call 24/7.
Dylan • Questions to Ask Your Friends
First, become able to feel conviction even in the face of high uncertainty. Second, learn how to weigh your options so hard that by the time you've picked the best available action, no part of you has an urge to go back into "deliberation mode" until you encounter new evidence or ideas that would have changed the result of your deliberation. Third,... See more
Nate Soares • Dive in
Before you step into a hard conversation, pause for three deep breaths.
Simpler Ways. Happier Days. • Hard Conversations, Soft Heart
arguably quickest way to feel safe
in your body is to borrow from someone else's nervous system and co-regulate with them who's grounded in their nervous system. So, hire a great therapist or a coach or lean into friendships where you feel truly comfortable with that person. And if you can be in contact with them physically, ask them to help you
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