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figuring everything out

wanting to be known
on identity, aspiration, and the badges we wear
Aug 24 • 
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how to stop feeling so bad about everything
on perfectionism and reframing shame
Jul 27 • 
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if you're so smart, why are you so unhappy?
on tortured geniuses, forms of intelligence, and solving for happiness
Jun 23 • 
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the will to do laundry
avoiding my problems
Mar 23 • 
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digging for diamonds
choosing quantity over quality
Mar 9 • 
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