Comment by gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works on Self-help

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pomodoro_longbreak@sh.itjust.works

25 points

11 months ago

I’m sorry for posting actual self-help, it’s not my intention to be toxic, but your mention of “first draft” has triggered a kind of fixed action pattern in me, where I am compelled to share this axiom that I find reassuring: The first draft is always perfect.

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gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works

21 points

11 months ago

Oh I didn’t intend on taking a shot at anyone. It was just some glib commentary on how we often struggle to even start doing things.

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pomodoro_longbreak@sh.itjust.works

8 points

11 months ago

You’re good. I didn’t think you were, just know that self-help can be toxic, so didn’t want anyone to think I was actually advocating for rah rah bootstraps manifest this mind over matter that, etc

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vsh@lemm.ee

3 points

11 months ago

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pomodoro_longbreak@sh.itjust.works

0 points

11 months ago

Which part?

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olutukko@lemmy.world

1 point

9 months ago

This actually made me feel bettee. I have to print this on my wall so when my elaborate idea doesnt turn out perfect on first try I can remember it’s not supposed to be perfect

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kozy138@lemm.ee

14 points

11 months ago

Not if you consider that is the first and final draft at the same time lol

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