I am at my happiest and best when majority of my time is either spent alone or with immediate family who understand the importance of my need to work in isolation. Also that photo at of the one brave soul at the Nazi rally always strikes a cord.
Fantastic post. This has been a recurring issue in my life, daughter of immigrants trying to please everyone. It doesn't work. You please no one and you lose yourself in the process.
The ability to disagree is important, but a contrarian identity and as your article later suggests, manipulative identity, is an extremely dangerous message to put out into the world.
I remember a time when I get into a military following a path that wasn't my choice I was told by my environment to get that job get monthly paycheck and have some social "securities" but not a single day in my 12 year military career I was convinced of that path. I didn't knew what I want but I knew inside I was meant for more than a secure job! So I've built something for my own it's been a year and few months since I started my one person Marketing agency and still going! You made me remember with this post how I am truly different from the society am in from my friends and people I know That don't have the same vision as I do though it's not easy but you truly hit a cord when you said being a creator is the path for freedom because I knew am different from most other people! Thank You Dan!
I have to mention/recommend The Charisma Myth (feels like something you've already read, Dan!) to everyone reading this newsletter! The author hits on some of these topics similarly and mentions Steve Jobs a lot as well. Overall an amazing read with plenty of actionable takeaways, some of which were truly profound. No theory, all practical. If you like Dan Koe's newsletter + materials, you'll like The Charisma Myth. :)
I am at my happiest and best when majority of my time is either spent alone or with immediate family who understand the importance of my need to work in isolation. Also that photo at of the one brave soul at the Nazi rally always strikes a cord.
This came in time for me to reject a drink.
Love it man. I love myself a few espresso martinis but the second it impacts something important, it's a no go
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Immensely relatable !! Great article
Fantastic post. This has been a recurring issue in my life, daughter of immigrants trying to please everyone. It doesn't work. You please no one and you lose yourself in the process.
it's easier to say no once you have a vision you're willing to fight for
You gettin there brother.. it helpful!
Never feel bad for saying a deserving "NO".
I did and it's not worth it.
The ability to disagree is important, but a contrarian identity and as your article later suggests, manipulative identity, is an extremely dangerous message to put out into the world.
I remember a time when I get into a military following a path that wasn't my choice I was told by my environment to get that job get monthly paycheck and have some social "securities" but not a single day in my 12 year military career I was convinced of that path. I didn't knew what I want but I knew inside I was meant for more than a secure job! So I've built something for my own it's been a year and few months since I started my one person Marketing agency and still going! You made me remember with this post how I am truly different from the society am in from my friends and people I know That don't have the same vision as I do though it's not easy but you truly hit a cord when you said being a creator is the path for freedom because I knew am different from most other people! Thank You Dan!
@DAN KOE HEY FATTY. HOW DO I TAKE AN ENTIRE CHAT AND SAVE IT INTO A DOCUMENT? (ALSO IF THAT DOESN’T EXIST, PLEASE ADD IT.)
I only get angry when I am hungry after gym or someone wastes my time. I relate to this so much
Thank you for the very clear and deep thoughts!
Feels illegal to get this info for free
Another gem!
I have to mention/recommend The Charisma Myth (feels like something you've already read, Dan!) to everyone reading this newsletter! The author hits on some of these topics similarly and mentions Steve Jobs a lot as well. Overall an amazing read with plenty of actionable takeaways, some of which were truly profound. No theory, all practical. If you like Dan Koe's newsletter + materials, you'll like The Charisma Myth. :)
adding this to my tbr!
there’s something to be said about strategic disagreeability
it’s actually a skill and no one likes a sheep especially when big decisions have to be made
being disagreeable means you have something to stand for whether people like it or not
for better or for worse, you’ll be respected for it.